Pseudomyxoma peritonei
Synonyms: Adenomucinosis | Gelatinous ascites | PMP
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by disseminated intra-peritoneal mucinous tumors and mucinous ascites in the abdomen and pelvis.
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