Pseudomyxoma Peritonei With Unknown Primary Site: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei With Unknown Primary Site: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction Pseudomyxoma peritonei with an unknown primary site is an exceptionally rare and clinically perplexing syndrome characterized by the relentless accumulation of thick, gelatinous mucin and neoplastic cells throughout the abdominal cavity. While the vast majority of pseudomyxoma peritonei cases originate from a ruptured tumor of the appendix, a small subset of patients presents … Read more