Pseudomyxoma peritonei: presenting as a localized perforation of the cecum

ABSTRACT

Pseudomyxoma peritonei [PMP], also known as [jelly belly,] is a rare condition with mucinous material spread throughout the abdomen. It can arise from the appendix, colon, or even a teratoma. The documented incidence is one per million per year. We present a case report of an 80-year-old female patient presenting with PMP secondary to an appendicular tumor leading to localized infiltration, and perforation of the cecal wall. A review of the literature was carried out, with emphasis on various treatment options available for this rare condition