Pseudomyxoma peritonei presenting as sub-acute large bowel obstruction

J Indian Med Assoc. 2004 Nov;102(11):649-50.

Abstract

A case of pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare mucin-secreting tumour in the peritoneum, in a 30-year-old male and presenting as sub-acute large bowel obstruction, is reported here with review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Peritoneum / pathology*
  • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / diagnosis*