Peritoneal carcinosis secondary to appendiceal mucocele
Keywords:
appendicitis, general surgery, laparotomy, peritoneal neoplasmsAbstract
Introduction: Peritoneal carcinomatosis or carcinosis is defined as the localized or generalized spread, either metastatic or primary, of a wide variety of intra-abdominal tumors throughout the peritoneum.
Objective: To present a patient with peritoneal carcinomatosis secondary to appendiceal mucocele.
Clinical Case: A male patient was admitted to the oncology clinic after undergoing appendicitis surgery 6 months earlier, with appendiceal mucocele histology. Examination revealed peritoneal and omental carcinomatosis, a finding confirmed at the surgical intervention. He recovered without complications and remains on chemotherapy.
Conclusions: Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a complex and difficult-to-treat oncological disease, with a life expectancy of 3 to 6 months in the case of significant complications that compromise quality of life. However, it sometimes presents in an unusual or asymptomatic manner and is diagnosed through advanced imaging studies, complementary tests, and exploratory surgical procedures.
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