Cytology of pseudomyxoma peritonei: Repo
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Michael Costa; Yolanda C. Oertel
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Article
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1990
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract __Pseudomyxoma peritonei__ is the clinical term for the diffuse deposition of mucus within the peritoneal cavity secondary to a mucinous tumor of the ovary or appendix. This gelatinous ascites, or โjellyโbellyโ may result in death from loss of intestinal function and intestinal obstruct