The Cancer Diaspora: A Rare Case of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei of Appendiceal Origin

• Main Authors: Lefika Bathobakae MD, MPH (Author), Sacide S. Ozgur MD (Author), Mohita Jariwala BA (Author), Jaydev Kesrani MD (Author), Shajla Ajas MD (Author), Mehandar Kumar MD (Author), Amer Akmal MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare clinical entity characterized by widespread mucinous implants in the peritoneal cavity. Commonly seen in females in their 50s, PMP typically originates from ruptured appendiceal mucoceles that find refuge in the peritoneal space. Rarely, PMP may originate from...