Inguinal Hernia as an Initial Presentation of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) is characterized by presence of abundant extracellular mucin in the peritoneum. Preoperative diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei is difficult due to its varied presentation. We report a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei in a 64-year-old male, who initially presented with ri...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2017-10, Vol.11 (10), p.PD05-PD06
Main Author: Dey, Biswajit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hernioplasty
Inguinoscrotal
Mucin
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Summary:Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) is characterized by presence of abundant extracellular mucin in the peritoneum. Preoperative diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei is difficult due to its varied presentation. We report a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei in a 64-year-old male, who initially presented with right inguinal hernia and then with recurrence as left inguino-scrotal hernia. A debulking surgery including subtotal colectomy, cholecystectomy and splenectomy along with peritonectomy was performed. The left inguino-scrotal hernia was reduced and a left inguinal hernioplasty was performed. This case is reported to highlight that pseudomyxoma peritonei can present as inguinal hernia and therefore, a thorough examination of the hernial contents for mucin should be done.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
2249-782X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2017/28482.10766