Extraperitoneal presentation of pseudomyxoma peritonei as retroperitoneal invasion with skin fistula-a case report.

L. Chang-Yun, Mao-Chih Hsieh, Yutaka Yonemura, Haruaki Ishibashi, Syouzou Sako, Toshiyuki Kitai, Nobuo Matsuki

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Abstract

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is characterized by mucinous ascites and implants throughout the peritoneal cavity. The tumor rarely involves retroperitoneum. We present a patient of PMP with retroperitoneal presentation and spontaneous development of a skin fistula. There had been only 7 such cases reported.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1998-2001
Number of pages4
JournalGan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
Volume38
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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