Summary
A case of pseudomyxoma peritonei, secondary to a ruptured appendiceal mucocele, has
been presented. It is desirable to distinguish pseudomyxoma peritonei from other causes
of ascites. The best approach to obtain the diagnosis of this condition is by peritoneoscopy.
This is a safe and easy method which allowed us to investigate the gross appearence
of the condition in the peritoneal cavity. The view of the cysts and nodules of the
gelatinous material is clear and characteristic for this condition.
Zusammenfassung
Ein Fall von Pseudomyxoma peritonei nach Ruptur einer Mukozele der Appendix wird vorgestellt.
Für die Differentialdiagnose des Aszites erscheint die Laparoskopie am besten geeignet.
Der makroskopische Aspekt von Zysten und Knoten aus gelatinösem Material ist pathognomonisch.
Key-Words
Peritoneoscopy - pseudomyxoma peritonei - mucous ascites
