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J Clin Pathol 2005;58:1115-1117 doi:10.1136/jcp.2004.025148
  • Short report

Pseudomyxoma peritonei: unusual origin from an ovarian mature cystic teratoma

  1. N Pranesh1,
  2. L P Menasce2,
  3. M S Wilson1,
  4. S T O’Dwyer1
  1. 1Department of Surgery, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Withington, Manchester M20 4BX, UK
  2. 2Department of Pathology, Christie Hospital NHS Trust
  1. Correspondence to:
 Mr N Pranesh
 PMP Service, Surgical Theatres, Christie Hospital, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 4BX, UK; Nagarajan.Praneshchristie-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
  • Accepted 22 December 2004

Abstract

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is classified into pathologically and prognostically distinct categories, such as disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM) and peritoneal mucinous carcinomatosis. There is overwhelming evidence that DPAM arises from a mucinous adenoma of the appendix. The one exception to this is the presentation of a mature ovarian cystic teratoma as PMP where the appendix is normal. This report describes such a case and discusses the presentation, histopathology, and treatment options.

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