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Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiPeritoneal NeoplasmsAppendiceal NeoplasmsMucoceleAppendixMucin-2Adenocarcinoma, MucinousCystadenoma, MucinousHyperthermia, InducedMucin 5ACChemotherapy, Cancer, Regional PerfusionMucinsAppendectomyMitomycinNeoplasms, Multiple PrimaryPeritoneum
BorderlineMalignant tumorsHistologyMucinousBenignAppendixColorectalCancerAppendicealPeritoneal mesotheliomaRuptureSerousMultilocularEpithelial cellsPatientsGastrointestinalMetastasesUrinaryCysticInsulinomaAcuteAggressiveLiverCancersClinicalCavityUltrasoundDistensionOrganizationFrequencyDiseaseTreatmentCommonSurfaceDependingFindings
Borderline6
  • A borderline tumor, sometimes called low malignant potential (LMP) tumor, is a distinct but yet heterogeneous group of tumors defined by their histopathology as atypical epithelial proliferation without stromal invasion. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Malignant tumors1
  • The ovaries consist of different types of tissue ( epithelial , germ cells, and sex cord tissue), which may give rise to benign or malignant tumors . (amboss.com)
Histology2
  • 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)
  • According to Bassel El-Rayes, MD, director, Gastrointestinal Oncology Translational Research Program, Winship Cancer Institute, three key factors must be considered when making the determination: origin of the tumor, extent of disease, and tumor histology. (oncnursingnews.com)
Mucinous5
  • Mucinous epithelial tumors account for approximately 10-15% of all epithelial ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Mucinous tumors are most common in the third to fifth decades of life and are only rarely bilateral. (medscape.com)
  • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei ( PMP ) is a more common name given to the "jelly belly" syndrome caused by mucinous adenoma and mucinous adenocarcinoma. (cancerindex.org)
  • Rupture of a mucinous cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma leading to the spread of tumor cells throughout the peritoneum . (amboss.com)
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare, slow growing mucinous ascites, typically associated with primary appendiceal or ovarian neoplasm [1]. (amsj.org)
Benign3
  • 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)
  • One third of all ovarian tumors are serous, and two thirds of these serous tumors are benign. (medscape.com)
  • Of these tumors, 75% are benign and are found in women aged 30-50 years. (medscape.com)
Appendix4
Colorectal2
  • The peritoneum is more often involved by cancer cells that have spilled from tumors originating elsewhere for example from advanced ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, gall bladder cancer etc. (thangamcancercenter.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)
Cancer9
  • Promoting Awareness of PMP (Pseudomyxoma Peritonei), Appendiceal Cancer and other Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. (cancerindex.org)
  • Her family history included bowel, prostate, and breast cancer. (amsj.org)
  • These are common tumour markers used in conjunction with clinical examination and other investigations to aid cancer diagnosis. (amsj.org)
  • According to Jesus Esquivel, MD, national director for HIPEC research, Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, mitomycin C is the most frequently used drug for gastrointestinal malignancies, and a platinum-based agent is preferred for gynecologic malignancies. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • These include, long term use of oral contraceptive pills, use of hormone replacement therapy, use of tamoxifen in breast cancer patients and estrogen producing ovarian tumors. (thangamcancercenter.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)
  • Tumors or cancer of the LIVER. (lookformedical.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the PANCREAS. (lookformedical.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the SKIN. (lookformedical.com)
Appendiceal1
  • In addition to technical description of the intervention, we summarize the currently valid indications and describe our institutional protocol for the treatment of appendiceal malignancies. (bvsalud.org)
Peritoneal mesothelioma1
  • Tumors originating in the peritoneum itself are rare and include malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, primary peritoneal serous carcinoma, Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata, Desmoplastic small round cell tumor etc. (thangamcancercenter.com)
Rupture2
  • The tumors result from either failure of a dominant mature follicle to rupture or failure of an immature follicle to undergo the normal process of atresia. (medscape.com)
  • The larger varieties are associated with an increased risk of rupture, with resultant pseudomyxoma peritonei. (medscape.com)
Serous1
  • By definition, serous tumors are characterized by a proliferation of epithelium resembling that lining the fallopian tubes. (medscape.com)
Multilocular1
  • The tumors are generally multilocular, and the mucus-containing loculi appear blue through the tense capsules. (medscape.com)
Epithelial cells1
  • It ranges from a well-differentiated tumor with EPITHELIAL CELLS indistinguishable from normal HEPATOCYTES to a poorly differentiated neoplasm. (lookformedical.com)
Patients8
  • Cohorts of patients who were diagnosed with UA and an AN were included in the study. (cancerindex.org)
  • METHOD: In this retrospective study, we included 79 patients admitted to Semmelweis University Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology between October 2020 and September 2022. (bvsalud.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)
  • 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)
  • 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, in 2009, an organization was started-the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (ASPSM)—to improve the overall care of patients with peritoneal surface malignancies, and it set HIPEC standardization as its first goal. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • Patients with tumors that are aggressive or have metastasized are not good candidates for this treatment, regardless of where their tumor originated," said El-Rayes. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • The program implements and develops novel treatment strategies for patients affected with peritoneal malignancies and oligometastatic disease to the liver. (stanford.edu)
Gastrointestinal5
  • OBJECTIVE: We aimed to identify the most common gastrointestinal symptoms, abnormal laboratory findings and risk factors relevant to post-COVID syndrome. (bvsalud.org)
  • Vaccinated status may prevent post-COVID gastrointestinal symptoms. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Lee is a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. (stanford.edu)
  • PIPAC for Gastrointestinal Malignancies. (stanford.edu)
  • The peritoneum is a common site of metastases for gastrointestinal tumors that predicts a poor outcome. (stanford.edu)
Metastases1
  • Peritoneal surface malignancies comprises of tumors originating in the peritoneal lining of the abdomen (known as primary peritoneal cancers) as well as tumors that have spread from their primaty site of origin to the peritoneaum (peritoneal metastases). (thangamcancercenter.com)
Urinary1
  • 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)
Cystic1
  • Epithelial cystic tumors account for about 60% of all true ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
Insulinoma1
Acute2
  • The Understated Malignancy Potential of Nonoperative Acute Appendicitis. (cancerindex.org)
  • 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)
Aggressive1
  • Primary carcinosarcoma of the bladder is a rare and highly aggressive tumor, representing less than 1% of all bladder neoplasms. (biomedcentral.com)
Liver2
Cancers2
Clinical3
  • A questionnaire including demographic and clinical information, MRI, and pathology reports were collected from participants. (jogcr.com)
  • The predictive value of clinical symptoms is weak compared to MRI. (jogcr.com)
  • His research focus is on clinical outcomes of multidisciplinary management for gastric, hepatobiliary, and peritoneal surface malignancies. (stanford.edu)
Cavity3
  • The selected agent is heated before it is infused into the abdominal cavity. (oncnursingnews.com)
  • Peritoneum is a thin membrane which forms the lining of the abdominal cavity as well as covers most of the intra-abdominal organs. (thangamcancercenter.com)
  • Peritoneum also plays an important role in transfer of fluids and solutes from the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity to the blood. (thangamcancercenter.com)
Ultrasound1
  • Typical conditions diagnosed by gastroscopy, colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound were gastroesophageal reflux disease (11/26), irritable bowel syndrome (2/19) and diffuse hepatic lesions, respectively. (bvsalud.org)
Distension1
  • nevertheless, when there are symptoms these are often non-specific, similar to other adnexal tumours, such as pelvic pain or abdominal distension. (wikipedia.org)
Organization1
Frequency1
  • 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)
Disease1
  • The average estimated duration of disease symptoms (months) was 40.58±42.33. (jogcr.com)
Treatment1
  • Treatment varies according to the type and stage of tumour. (cancerindex.org)
Common1
  • Epithelial ovarian tumors are the most common tumor subtype. (amboss.com)
Surface3
Depending1
  • A variety of chemotherapeutic agents can be used, depending on tumor type. (oncnursingnews.com)
Findings1
  • 36 kU/L) and the imaging findings suggested a possible gynaecological malignancy. (amsj.org)