Pseudomyxoma peritonei is mucinous ascites from mucin-producing tumors. Most commonly caused by mucinous appendix tumors. Can also occur from colon, rectum, stomach, pancreas, or urachus tumors
Low-grade malignant neoplasm of pancreas affecting young women. Often asymptomatic, discovered incidentally on imaging. Most common in third decade of life. Can cause abdominal pain in some cases
Palpable nodule bulging into umbilicus from pelvic/abdominal cancer metastasis. Can be painful to palpate. Not all periumbilical masses are Sister Mary Joseph nodules
Radical surgical treatment removing all pelvic organs. First described by Alexander Brunschwig in 1948. Leaves permanent colostomy and urinary diversion
First hepatectomies performed by Dr. Honjo in 1949 and Dr. Lortat-Jacob in 1952. Most commonly used for treating hepatic neoplasms, including colorectal cancer metastases. Can also be performed for gallstones and parasitic cysts
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