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Pseudomyxoma peritonei syndrome of appendiceal origin: an overview.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17723965     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) syndrome is an uncommon, slowly progressive condition that usually arises from perforation of an adenoma in the appendix. PMP syndrome is characterized by mucin accumulation in the peritoneal cavity. Mucinous implants are found on all peritoneal surfaces and the omentum. PMP syndrome rarely metastasizes outside the abdominal cavity but remains a fatal illness as the space in the abdomen and pelvis required for normal function of the gastrointestinal tract becomes filled with copious amounts of the mucinous tumor. Treatment options include observation, aggressive debulking surgery, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and mucolytic agents.
Authors:
Carol Brueggen; Gayle Baird; Allison Meisheid
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical journal of oncology nursing     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1092-1095     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin J Oncol Nurs     Publication Date:  2007 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-28     Completed Date:  2007-10-11     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9705336     Medline TA:  Clin J Oncol Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  525-32     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. brueggen.carol@mayo.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aftercare
Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
Appendiceal Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  epidemiology,  therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Drug Administration Schedule
Humans
Incidence
Infusions, Parenteral
Oncologic Nursing / organization & administration
Palliative Care
Patient Care Planning
Peritoneal Lavage
Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  epidemiology,  therapy*
Posture
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / diagnosis*,  epidemiology,  therapy*
Rare Diseases
Syndrome
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
United States / epidemiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antineoplastic Agents

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