Occult primary adenocarcinoma causing pseudomyxoma peritonei with pleural and hepatic metastases.

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2000-10-04
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by diffuse collections of gelatinous flux resulting from implantation of malignant tumors or irritation from ruptured benign cysts. We report a patient with pseudomyxoma peritonei caused by an occult primary adenocarcinoma, who had both pleural and hepatic metastases.
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Gupta MD, Kapoor S, Jain A, Gangwal P, Madan K, Das K, Chakravorty A, Kar P. Occult primary adenocarcinoma causing pseudomyxoma peritonei with pleural and hepatic metastases. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2000 Oct-Dec; 19(4): 189-90
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/64973
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