1. Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Manifesting as Intestinal Obstruction.
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Nawaz, Arif, Karakurum, Ali, Weltman, David, Shehata, Ahmed, Mohammed, Imtiaz, Hadjiyane, Carylann, and Pellecchia, Crescens
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BOWEL obstructions , *GASTROINTESTINAL diseases - Abstract
ABSTRACT: Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an appendiceal tumor with distinct clinical and pathologic features. It frequently presents a problem in diagnosis and management. We report a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei, which initially appeared with intestinal obstruction. This is a rare initial manifestation in patients who have not had multiple surgical procedures. We review the literature and discuss the unique clinical featres and misconceptions surrounding pseudomyxoma peritonei. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2000
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