ULTRASOUND FEATURES OF DISSEMINATED ADENOMUCINOSIS (PSEUDOMYXOMA)

Pseudomyxoma is a clinical entity in which the peritoneal surfaces and omentum are involved with gelatinous, mucinous implants, and often ma ssive gelatinous ascites. Most cases originate from ruptured ovarian c ysts or appendiceal mucoceles, and involve only the intraperitoneal ca vity. This report describes a case of disseminated adenomucinosis, the benign form of pseudomyxoma, with both peritoneal and retroperitoneal involvement. The diagnosis was suggested by real-time ultrasound and confirmed at surgery. The ultrasound characteristics of this rare enti ty and the differential diagnoses are discussed.