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Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiPeritoneal NeoplasmsAppendiceal NeoplasmsMucoceleAppendixMucin-2Adenocarcinoma, MucinousCystadenoma, MucinousHyperthermia, InducedMucin 5ACChemotherapy, Cancer, Regional PerfusionMucinsAppendectomyMitomycinPeritoneumNeoplasms, Multiple Primary
CystadenocarcinomaCystsCarcinomasNeoplasmsEpithelialAppendiceal CancerRuptureSerousPeritonealCancerBenignBilateralBorderline tumorsAdenomaTorsionUrinaryTumorAscitesAsymptomaticAdenocarcinomaPelvicDiagnosisAcutePatientsAppendixCavityMultilocularLaparoscopyTumoursNauseaGonadalSecondaryBowelDiseasePain
Cystadenocarcinoma4
  • Histology reported a mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of low malignant potential. (medscape.com)
  • Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma account for about a fifth of appendix tumours, these produces mucin (a jelly-like substance). (cancerindex.org)
  • Rupture of a mucinous cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma leading to the spread of tumor cells throughout the peritoneum . (amboss.com)
  • Appendiceal mucocele is a descriptive term referring to distention of the appendix with mucus, which develops secondary to mucinous cystadenoma (63 %), mucosal hyperplasia (25 %), mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (11 %) and retention cysts (1 %) of the appendix lumen [1] . (acquaintpublications.com)
Cysts13
  • Most patients with ovarian cysts are asymptomatic, with the cysts being discovered incidentally during ultrasonography or routine pelvic examination. (medscape.com)
  • The definitive diagnosis of all ovarian cysts is made based on histologic analysis. (medscape.com)
  • Laboratory tests, although not diagnostic for ovarian cysts, may aid in the differential diagnosis of cysts and in the diagnosis of cyst-related complications. (medscape.com)
  • Many patients with simple ovarian cysts found through ultrasonographic examination do not require treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) protect against the development of functional ovarian cysts. (medscape.com)
  • Persistent simple ovarian cysts larger than 10 cm (especially if symptomatic) and complex ovarian cysts should be considered for surgical removal. (medscape.com)
  • Bilateral oophorectomy and, often, hysterectomy are performed in many postmenopausal women with ovarian cysts, because of the increased incidence of neoplasms in this population. (medscape.com)
  • A 2-year interim analysis from the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Phase 5 (IOTA5) study showed that 80% of ovarian cysts considered benign on ultrasonography either disappeared or required no intervention. (medscape.com)
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis by Liu et al found that the malignancy rate, including borderline tumors, for simple ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women was approximately 1 in 10,000. (medscape.com)
  • The utility of ultrasound elastography in differentiation of endometriomas and hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. (endometriosi.it)
  • To investigate the feasibility of acoustic radiation force impulse imaging in differentiation of endometriomas and hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. (endometriosi.it)
  • We evaluated 84 ovarian cysts with high internal echogenicity diagnosed in 70 consecutive women. (endometriosi.it)
  • We obtained the elastographic shear wave velocity (SWV) value of the cysts that could be endometriomas or hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. (endometriosi.it)
Carcinomas4
  • Mucinous BOT constitutes between 32% and 42% of the total (compared with less than 10% of mucinous ovarian carcinomas). (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients with low-grade appendiceal mucinous carcinomas (LAMNs) treated with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have a favorable prognosis. (rare-cancer.org)
  • subsequently, this group of tumors of the ovary were classified in 1973 by the World Health Organization as "low malignant potential ovarian tumor" [ 2 ] and, finally, in 2003 WHO separates them from carcinomas and call them borderline tumors. (intechopen.com)
  • Unlike the invasive carcinomas, borderline ovarian tumors are characterized by cytoplasmic and nuclear atypia, (element of differential diagnosis with benign tumors), absence of stromal invasion, (element of differential diagnosis with malignant tumors), unusual degree of proliferation of the epithelial cells with cellular stratification including remarkable architectural atypia and the formation of papillary protuberances. (intechopen.com)
Neoplasms3
  • Epithelial cystic tumors account for about 60% of all true ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Mucinous epithelial tumors account for approximately 10-15% of all epithelial ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Both genotoxic chemicals, which affect DNA directly, and nongenotoxic chemicals, which induce neoplasms by other mechanism, are included. (lookformedical.com)
Epithelial4
  • Borderline ovarian tumours differ from epithelial ovarian cancer by their low incidence, frequent association with infertility, low association with mutations in BCRA genes, different percentages of the most common histological types, early stage diagnosis, and high survival rate, even when associated with peritoneal involvement. (wikipedia.org)
  • They are classified within malignant epithelial ovarian tumours, constituting 10-20% of these. (wikipedia.org)
  • Epithelial ovarian tumors are the most common tumor subtype. (amboss.com)
  • Borderline ovarian tumors represent 10-20% of epithelial ovarian neoplasm's [ 5 ] with an incidence of 1.8-4.8 out of 100.000 women per year [ 6 ] and typically have an excellent prognosis. (intechopen.com)
Appendiceal Cancer2
  • Promoting Awareness of PMP (Pseudomyxoma Peritonei), Appendiceal Cancer and other Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. (cancerindex.org)
  • Cancer that has spread to the lining surfaces of the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity from ovarian cancer, primary colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer, or mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei-known as peritoneal carcinomatosis-are cancers that are frequently referred to as peritoneal cancers. (cedars-sinai.org)
Rupture1
Serous2
  • One third of all ovarian tumors are serous, and two thirds of these serous tumors are benign. (medscape.com)
  • Histologically, most of them are serous or mucinous, but endometrioid, clear cell, Brenner (transitional cell) or mixed histotypes can be also seen. (intechopen.com)
Peritoneal9
  • Peritoneal implants are very uncommon (15%), and when they occur, a mixed histology as well as the presence of pseudomyxoma peritonei must be ruled out. (wikipedia.org)
  • A charitable organization founded in 2008 by a community of individuals affected by Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) and related Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (PSM). (cancerindex.org)
  • Mucinous material fills the peritoneal cavity, causing enlargement of the abdomen and has been described as "jelly belly", due to its appearance at laparotomy [2]. (amsj.org)
  • Complications of peritoneal cancer may include bowel obstructions (sometimes necessitating a stoma, or hole between the intestine and the outside of the body), and urinary tract obstruction (due to blockage of the ureters by tumors), sometimes requiring a stent or nephrostomy tube (a tube from the kidney to the outside of the body). (cedars-sinai.org)
  • Imaging studies are helpful in evaluating patients who have symptoms suggestive of peritoneal carcinomatosis. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • This technique, which combines surgery with chemotherapy, has revolutionized the treatment of cancers in the abdominal (peritoneal) lining that stem from colon, gastric, ovarian and appendiceal cancers, as well as mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • There is substantial clinical evidence that HIPEC is an effective treatment for patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei, mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix and peritoneal mesothelioma. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • An increasing number of patients are presenting with peritoneal carcinomatosis, or widespread metastasis of the peritoneum, which can result from a variety of tumors, including digestive and gynecologic malignancies. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have become accepted treatments for limited-volume peritoneal disease in appendiceal, ovarian, and colorectal malignancies, but there are limitations. (stanford.edu)
Cancer8
  • The site includes information about the types of appendix cancer, treatment, survivors' stories, FAQ. (cancerindex.org)
  • Newer markers for ovarian cancer are on the horizon. (medscape.com)
  • In women desiring future fertility who have stage IA low-risk ovarian cancer, conservative surgical therapy is appropriate, provided that close follow-up can be maintained. (medscape.com)
  • Her family history included bowel, prostate, and breast cancer. (amsj.org)
  • Fluid in the abdominal cavity also can be sampled to look for the presence of cancer cells. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • According to Sanjay S. Reddy, MD, a surgical oncologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center, it began back in the 1970s with the use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the treatment of ovarian cancer. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • The aim was to develop a comprehensive scale that comprises all features of gynecologic cancer survivors` requirements in Iranian population.Materials & Methods: The Cancer Survivors Assessment Questionnaire NCCN2.2020 (National comprehensive cancer network) was translated including the instructions, and the answer choices by two native translators, including one fluent translator and one linguist. (jogcr.com)
  • Eight patients who were treated by endoscopy for postoperative anastomotic leakage to colorectal cancer were included. (bvsalud.org)
Benign1
  • Although the discovery of an ovarian cyst causes considerable anxiety in women owing to fears of malignancy, the vast majority of these lesions are benign. (medscape.com)
Bilateral2
  • Mucinous tumors are most common in the third to fifth decades of life and are only rarely bilateral. (medscape.com)
  • The patient was discussed at the multidisciplinary team meeting where it was recommended that she undergo a laparotomy for total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy, and omentectomy. (amsj.org)
Borderline tumors1
  • It generally refers to such tumors in the ovary (generally specifically called borderline ovarian tumors (BOT)) but borderline tumors may rarely occur at other locations as well. (wikipedia.org)
Adenoma2
  • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei ( PMP ) is a more common name given to the "jelly belly" syndrome caused by mucinous adenoma and mucinous adenocarcinoma. (cancerindex.org)
  • Histopathological examination revealed morphological aspect of appendicular mucinous adenoma. (acquaintpublications.com)
Torsion1
Urinary2
  • When symptoms occur, they are often vague and nonspecific, with symptoms of abdominal swelling, diffuse abdominal pain, urinary frequency and a sense of fullness when eating. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • Female urinary system Your urinary system - which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra - is responsible for removing waste from your body through urine. (cancerhealthcenter.com)
Tumor1
Ascites3
  • A large cyst may be palpable on abdominal examination, but gross ascites may interfere with palpation of an intra-abdominal mass. (medscape.com)
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare, slow growing mucinous ascites, typically associated with primary appendiceal or ovarian neoplasm [1]. (amsj.org)
  • Mucinous cells cause gelatinous ascites and intraabdominal adhesions. (amboss.com)
Asymptomatic1
  • The diagnosis is often made based on clinical signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis or coincidentally via imaging methods when it is asymptomatic. (acquaintpublications.com)
Adenocarcinoma1
Pelvic4
  • The infundibulo-pelvic ligament carrying the ovarian artery and vein has been divided. (medscape.com)
  • nevertheless, when there are symptoms these are often non-specific, similar to other adnexal tumours, such as pelvic pain or abdominal distension. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, in advanced stages, these may be associated with lymphatic involvement in about 27% of cases, including the following in descending order of frequency: pelvic, omental and mesenteric, and paraaortic and supradiaphragmatic regions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conclusion: right-sided pelvic lesion consistent with ovarian mucinous cystadenomatous-type lesion. (amsj.org)
Diagnosis4
  • The symptoms of PMP are often non-specific and vague, causing difficulties in diagnosis. (amsj.org)
  • The clinical implications of this are that PMP is not commonly considered a differential diagnosis in patients with these symptoms, which may then delay the diagnosis being made. (amsj.org)
  • 1 The diagnosis is devastating, with treatment often limited to palliation of symptoms, but a combination of cytoreductive surgical resection (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)-sometimes referred to as "hot chemotherapy bath"—has the potential to provide some patients with long-term survival. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • However, it may rarely receive a definitive diagnosis before surgery despite all technical possibilities, and it may be encountered during abdominal surgery performed for another indication. (acquaintpublications.com)
Acute1
  • Acute liver failure may progress to exhibit cerebral dysfunction even HEPATIC COMA depending on the etiology that includes hepatic ISCHEMIA, drug toxicity, malignant infiltration, and viral hepatitis such as post-transfusion HEPATITIS B and HEPATITIS C. (lookformedical.com)
Patients4
  • Cohorts of patients who were diagnosed with UA and an AN were included in the study. (cancerindex.org)
  • Patients in the early stages of the disease will often have few symptoms until the disease is fairly advanced. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • QOL analysis at 6 months revealed that patients with PCPC had a higher global health status (p = 0.006), a better physical functioning and reported fewer symptoms of flatulence and fecal incontinence (p = 0.001). (bvsalud.org)
  • RESULTS: In total, 221 patients were included in our study and 34 patients completed the questionnaire twice. (bvsalud.org)
Appendix1
  • About two thirds of appendix tumours are carcinoid tumours which develop in hormone-producing cells that are present in many parts of the body, including the appendix. (cancerindex.org)
Cavity3
  • PET-CT can also be done to determine if disease has spread outside the abdominal cavity, such as the lungs. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • HIPEC is essentially a chemotherapy 'bath' that delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity, where it penetrates the diseased tissue directly. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • The selected agent is heated before it is infused into the abdominal cavity. (oncnursingnews.com)
Multilocular1
  • A multilocular right ovarian cyst that is 24 cm in diameter. (medscape.com)
Laparoscopy1
  • The surgical approaches include an open technique (laparotomy) or a minimally invasive technique (laparoscopy) with very small incisions. (medscape.com)
Tumours1
  • Borderline ovarian tumours (BOTs) have been qualified as low malignant potential tumours by the FIGO since 1971. (wikipedia.org)
Nausea3
  • Importantly, she had not been unwell, did not have any infective symptoms, no loss of weight or appetite, and no nausea or vomiting. (amsj.org)
  • As the disease progresses, fluid may build up in the abdomen, causing abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting, and shortness of breath. (cedars-sinai.org)
  • Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting and change in bowel habits [6] . (acquaintpublications.com)
Gonadal1
  • This seems to have some correlation with the hormonal levels achieved during ovarian stimulation and the damage caused by repeated gonadal punctures. (wikipedia.org)
Secondary1
  • In a 16-year-old female virgin presented with recurrent lower abdominal pain, urine retention, and secondary amenorrhea after 3 hymenectomy surgeries. (endometriosi.it)
Bowel1
  • Other symptoms may include bowel changes (more frequent constipation), abnormal vaginal bleeding, an abdominal mass or unintended weight loss. (cedars-sinai.org)
Disease1
  • The average estimated duration of disease symptoms (months) was 40.58±42.33. (jogcr.com)
Pain1
  • Imperforate hymen prevents menstrual blood drainage, which causes cyclic lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. (endometriosi.it)