Computed tomography appearance of pseudomyxoma peritonei / 中国医学科学院学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the characteristics of computed tomography (CT) appearance in pseudomyxoma peritonei.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>CT findings were retrospectively reviewed in 7 patients with surgically and pathologically confirmed pseudomyxoma peritonei.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients had large-volume ascites with heterogeneous density, hepatic and splenic scallopings, and peritoneal and omental infiltration on CT. Omental cakes in 3 patients and appendiceal masses in 2 patients were found. Other findings included calcification, septa, mucinous masses, pleural effusion, and ureteral dilation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>CT appearance in pseudomyxoma peritonei has certain characteristics, which should be carefully recognized by radiologists during examinations.</p>