Management of appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei diagnosed during pregnancy

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Authors

Erika Haase · Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Dal Yoo · MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Paul H. Sugarbaker · MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Abstract

The management of an appendiceal tumor with pseudomyxoma peritonei diagnosed during pregnancy requires full knowledge of the natural history of this disease to achieve a balance of concern for maternal survival and fetal health.

Topics & Keywords

Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology

Volume 7, Issue 1, pp. 48-48

DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-7-48

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