All are true about Pseudomyxoma peritnonei except
.This rare condition occurs more frequently in women. The abdomen is filled with a yellow jelly, large quantities of which are often encysted. The condition is associated with mucinous cystic tumours of the ovary and appendix. Recent studies suggest that most cases arise from a primary appendiceal tumour with second- ary implantation on to one or both ovaries. Reference :Bailey & Love's sho practise of surgery,25 th edition,page no:1003.
Common in male
Associated with ovary tumours
Yellow jelly collection of fluids
Appendicetal adeno carcinoma
G.I.T