This is a very common question. The term “cancer” refers to malignant tumors, which behave very differently from benign tumors, the latter being more easily treatable. Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare condition that often causes confusion among patients and even some healthcare professionals. What is Pseudomyxoma? Pseudomyxoma peritonei, which refers to the accumulation of mucin […]
When we talk about our health, we often focus on organs like the heart and brain. However, there are equally important and less well-known parts of our body, such as the peritoneum. This article aims to clarify what the peritoneum is, its vital functions, and how diseases like pseudomyxoma peritonei can affect it. What is […]
The short answer to the question “Does pseudomyxoma peritonei have a cure?” is a resounding yes. The journey to healing The cure for pseudomyxoma peritonei is possible through a surgical procedure known as Maximal Cytoreduction with HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy). This procedure is complex and involves the removal of all visible diseased tissue followed by […]
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an extremely rare disease, with an estimated annual incidence of 1 in 1,000,000, meaning that in a single year, only one person out of one million will have pseudomyxoma. To put this into perspective, common conditions like colorectal cancer and gallstones (cholelithiasis) affect approximately 1 in 22 and 1 in 10 individuals […]
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare and complex condition that requires careful selection of the treatment method to ensure the best possible chance of cure. In this context, the laparoscopic approach (via video) has emerged as a promising technique that can be employed in very specific situations. The laparoscopic approach as a treatment option Although appealing […]
The peritoneum is the membrane that lines the interior of the abdomen and all the organs located in this region of the body. When a mucinous tumor develops in the peritoneum, the disease is called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. Continue reading to learn more about what this disease is and how Appendiceal Mucocele can cause Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: […]
In Brazil, almost all surgeons involved in the treatment of pseudomyxoma are trained oncological surgeons. However, training in oncological surgery alone is not sufficient in terms of professional preparation. The training to perform cytoreduction with HIPEC is lengthy, ideally one to two years, and is usually conducted outside Brazil. The main questions to ask the […]
What does the acronym HIPEC mean? HIPEC is an acronym in English that stands for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. It began to be studied in the late 1980s and early 1990s and involves infusing a solution containing saline and chemotherapy into the abdomen. This solution is then heated above 40 degrees Celsius and circulated within the […]
Symptoms of peritoneal pseudomyxoma Historically, peritoneal pseudomyxoma has always been discovered in very advanced stages of the disease. The mucin (gelatin) produced by the tumor accumulates over many months, sometimes years. The impression a person has is that they are gaining weight, and it is not uncommon for them to try some type of diet—obviously […]
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