Pseudomyxoma peritonei occurs due to:
Ans: A (Mucinous cystadenoca ovary) Ref: Shows Textbook of Gynecology 15th ed pg 375Explanation:MUCINOUS TUMOURS OF OVARYMultiloculated cyst lined by columnar epitheliumCut surface shows multilocular and honey comb appearanceCan grow to large size 5 to 10 kgs. pedunculated.Usually unilateral (Bilateral in 5% cases)Usually Benign (5 to 10% malignant).Bilateral -- metastasis from GI tract, mucocele of appendix, primary adenoca appendix.In women 30 to 60 years.Has a glistening surface.If tumor ruptures it may lead to formation of pseudomyxoma peritonei and viscera show extensive adhesions.Appendicectomy prevents this condition as mucocele of appendix often causes this complication.
Mucinous cystadenoca ovary
Ca colon
Adenoma stomach
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Pathology (Carcinoma Ovary)