Psudomyxoma peonei is
Correct Answer: Mucinous cystadeno carciona of ovary
Description: .PSEUDOMYXOMA PERITONEI * Jelly like mucoid yellowish-brown substance accumulates in peritoneal cavity * Due to ruptured adenocarcinoma appendix/ mucocele or mucinous carcinoma of ovary * Common in females * Painless progressive distension of abdomen with intestinal obstruction occurs eventually * Shifting dullness is absent * Surgical debulking, oophorectomy, appendicectomy, omentectomy are often done * Chemotherapy is useful--Cisplatin * Carries poor prognosis ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery ,ed 3,pg no 884
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