ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the MSCT characteristics of peritoneal pseudomyxoma. Methods CT findings of peritoneal pseudomyxoma proved by surgery and pathology in 11 cases were retrospectively analyzed. Results On MSCT,the peritoneal pseud-omyxomas were irregular intraperitoneal cystic-solid masses, the CT attenuation was 18.5 ～ 27.6 HU, there were scallop-like, wavy and nodule-like indentations on the liver and/or spleen surface,large amount of mucinous ascites within abdominal, pelvic an-domentum cavity , thickening of peritoneum. On post-contrast administration , mild enhancement of peritoneum,cystic wall and omentum could be revealed. Conclusion MSCT examination has important value in diagnosis and differential diagnosis of peritoneal pseudomyxomas