A Primary Peritoneal Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Arising from the Mullerian Tissue: a Case Report

Abstract

A primary Pseudomyxoma Peritonei is uncommon. For a long time, ovaries, colon and appendix were proposed like a site origin of these enigmatic lesions. Recent publications show that the majority of cases are due to a rupture of appendicle adenoma.

We report a case of a pseudomyxoma peritonei arising in an elderly patient with a previous medical history of appendectomy undergone in infancy. The pseudomyxoma was misdiagnosed as an abdominal abscess related to colitis. In our opinion, metaplasia of the Müllerian system is a possible source of a primary peritoneal pseudomyxoma.

Key Words:

• Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
• Müllerian system
• primary mucinous neoplasm

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P. Loi

Dr. P. Loi, M.D. Department of Surgery 808 route de Lennik B-1070 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]