Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) is a rare, mucus-producing tumour, which spreads to compress the abdominal organs. PMP usually arises from a ruptured tumour of the appendix. The condition is of borderline malignancy in that it does not metastasise by the blood stream or through lymphatic spread in the early stages. The tumour spreads locally within the peritoneal cavity and eventually compresses the abdominal organs. The disease is slow growing and is considered a relatively benign condition. However, without specialist cancer treatment, the majority of patients die either from complications of repeated surgery or from compression of the small bowel with resulting malnutrition.
Symptoms of Cancer of the Appendix
The symptoms of PMP are varied with most patients complaining of gradual abdominal swelling over a period of time affecting their ability to eat normally. Treatment options include:
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- Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP
