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What is the definition of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of mucin in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. While the most common cause of PMP is appendix cancer, several types of tumors (including non-cancerous tumors) can cause PMP. Signs and symptoms may include an increase in abdominal size or bloating; inguinal hernia (in men); an ovarian mass that may be felt during a routine pelvic exam (in women); pain or discomfort in the abdomen; and/or appendicitis.
What are the alternative names for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei
  • Adenomucinosis
  • Gelatinous ascites
  • PMP
  • Syndrome of pseudomyxoma peritonei
Who are the top Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Local Doctors?
Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Main Line Healthcare

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 6, 
Glen Mills, PA 
 (9.9 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

David Holtz is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holtz and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Christiana Care Health Services Inc

4701 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Suite 1307, 
Newark, DE 
 (7.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Mark Cadungog is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Cadungog and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cadungog is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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4701 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Suite 4000, 
Newark, DE 
 (7.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Raafat Abdel-Misih is a General Surgeon in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Abdel-Misih and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

What are the latest Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Clinical Trials?
Fluorouracil-labeled Nascent RNA Technology for Evaluating the Effects of Different Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Regimens on the Transcriptome of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Summary: The main objective of this study is to combine HIPEC regimens with Flura-seq to detect the effects of different HIPEC regimens (cisplatin vs. cisplatin+ docetaxel) on the nascent transcriptome of PMP tumors, so as to quantitatively assess the efficacy of different HIPEC regimens in the early stage, and to lay the foundation for optimizing the HIPEC regimens and exploring new therapeutic targets.

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GaStrointestinal STIMULation As a Treatment of Postoperative IlEus Following Extensive Surgery (STIMULATE). -A Prospective Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of gastrointestinal stimulation with a pacemaker on the length of postoperative bowel paralysis in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery due to metastasizing colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer or pseudomyxoma peritonei. The main question it aims to answer is if the length of postoperative ileus is reduced when the gastrointestin...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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