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Pseudomyxoma peritonei

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Large volume, complex and particulate ascites.  Ovaries could not be identified.

Case Discussion

Pathology: Low grade mucinous appendiceal neoplasm with widespread omental and right ovarian metastases.

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