Primary peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the tissue lining the abdomen. Getting an early diagnosis can help improve outcomes.

Peritoneal cancer affects the thin tissue lining that covers the organs within the abdominal cavity and pelvic region, known as the peritoneum. This type of ...

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is the dissemination of cancer in the peritoneal cavity secondary to abdominal or extra-abdominal malignancies.

Data supports an aggressive surgical approach for colorectal cancer patients with carcinomatosis. The goal is to reduce the tumor burden in the abdominal ...

Everything you need to know about peritoneal carcinomatosis. What is (peritoneal carcinomatosis) and where is it?

The purpose of this article is to use a pictorial review of CT imaging as a reminder of the key signs in diffuse peritoneal involvement.

Aug 28, 2020 · Clinical features of this disease include ... Ascites ... Abdominal swelling ... Constipation ... Gastrointestinal disorders ... Nausea ... Vomiting ...

Feb 23, 2024 · Primary peritoneal carcinoma usually manifests as abdominal distention and diffuse nonspecific abdominal pain secondary to ascites.

Mar 29, 2024 · If peritoneal metastases are of an epithelial origin (as most are) and extensive, the term peritoneal carcinomatosis may also be used. Less ...

Jan 15, 2000 · Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is a common evolution of digestive cancer, associated with a poor prognosis. Yet it is poorly documented in the literature.