Pseudomyxoma peritonei historical perspective
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nima Nasiri, M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an uncommon tumor known for its production of abundant mucinous tumor spreading in the peritoneal cavity, the tumor origin is mainly appendiceal neoplasm, however it may arise from ovarian or colon cancer as well. The mainstay of therapy is cytoreduction surgery with chemotherapy infusion. On 1884, Werth described the term pseudomyxoma peritonei and its association with the ovarian mucinous tumor.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- On 1841, Carl F. Rokitansky described the first case of pseudomyxoma peritonei.[1]
- On 1901, Frankel reported the first case of appendiceal tumor.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Pandey A, Mishra AK (May 2011). “Pseudomyxoma peritonei: disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis variant”. BMJ Case Rep. 2011. doi:10.1136/bcr.07.2010.3181. PMC 3089927. PMID 22696701.
- ↑ Kotani Y, Shiota M, Umemoto M, Tobiume T, Koike E, Shimaoka M, Takahashi Y, Kanemura K, Ishizu A, Hoshiai H (2009). “Laparoscopic mucin removal in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei”. JSLS. 13 (2): 203–6. PMC 3015933. PMID 19660216.
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