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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  4, Issue 1, January - April 2016, Pages 51-56
 

Case Report

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei or Jelly Belly – Varied Presentations

Joylene D. Almeida*, Ganesh Bongale**, Sujaya V. Rao***

*Assistant Professor and Consultant, **Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Pathology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.4116.10

Abstract

Pseudomyxomaperitonei is a rare gynaecological condition characterised by mucinous ascites. It has been described as the presence of gelatinous ascites and implants that involve the peritoneal surfaces  and omentum. Though essentially associated with mucinous cystadenomas of the appendix and the ovaries , the proliferative nature and gross mucinous ascites associated with PMP demand the need for an optimal debulking surgery. Newer modalities of treatment for PMP are still being studied, intra peritoneal chemotherapy has been found to be the most useful after debulking surgery, to prevent recurrence.

 

Keywords: Pseudomyxoma Peritonei; Jelly Belly; Mucinous Ovarian Tumours.


Corresponding Author : Joylene D. Almeida*