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Peritoneal carcinomatosis is also called peritoneal surface malignancy. It refers to any cancer that spreads to the abdominal cavity (the space between internal organs in the abdomen) after developing elsewhere in the body (like the colon).
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Aug 30, 2022 ˇ Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare form of cancer affecting the peritoneum, the thin membrane surrounding your abdominal organs.
Symptoms ˇ Uncomfortable swelling of the abdomen ˇ Swelling of the ankles ˇ Stomach pain ˇ Breathing problems ˇ Unusual weight gain ˇ Loss of appetite ...
It's not known exactly what causes peritoneal cancer, though the process begins when a series of mutations in peritoneal cells results in out-of-control growth.
Feb 9, 2023 ˇ The 3 most common imaging findings are ascites, nodular implants, and infiltration of the peritoneal fatty tissue.
Carcinomatosis or carcinosis isn't a type of cancer. It's a rare condition that means cancer in one part of your body has spread.
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis (PC) is a late stage manifestation of several gastrointestinal malignancies including appendiceal, colorectal, and gastric cancer.
A serious condition in which cancer, usually of the digestive tract or female reproductive organs, spreads and causes tumors to grow on the peritoneum.
Sep 22, 2023 ˇ Peritoneal Cancer Symptoms ˇ Abdominal discomfort or pain from gas, indigestion, pressure, swelling, bloating, or cramps ˇ Feeling of fullness, ...
Peritoneal surface malignancy, commonly known as peritoneal carcinomatosis, is cancer within the peritoneal cavity.
