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ArticleCureus2024

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Misdiagnosed as Liver Cirrhosis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Nayef Alkhalil, Abdullah Al Omary

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nayef AlkhalilGastroenterology Department, Lebanese University - Faculty of Medical Sciences, Beirut, LBN.
Abdullah Al OmaryGastroenterology Department, Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH), Beirut, LBN.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare intra-abdominal malignancy characterized by diffuse dissemination of mucinous tumor cells, leading to mucinous ascites. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management. This report presents a case of a 55-year-old Lebanese male farmer initially misdiagnosed with liver cirrhosis who presented with progressive abdominal distension refractory to diuretics and dietary modifications. Paracentesis revealed a mucinous exudate, with subsequent clinical and histopathological examination confirming PMP. The patient was referred for further evaluation at a specialized center equipped for cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of PMP due to its non-specific presentation, emphasizing the importance of prompt and accurate diagnosis to facilitate optimal therapeutic intervention.

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crs & hipeccytoreductive surgeryintraperitoneal chemotherapymisdiagnosismucinous ascitespseudomyxoma peritonei

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PMID38721212
PMCPMC11077503

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