Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Arising From a Mucinous Ovarian Borderline Tumor Treated With Paclitaxel, Cisplatin, and Bevacizumab: A Case Report

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease caused by primary mucinous neoplasms. Here, we describe a case where a large ovarian tumor was initially removed laparoscopically, followed by an appendectomy. The patient was diagnosed with PMP arising from an ovarian mucinous borderline tumor with a <i>KRAS</i> mutation. Treatment included bevacizumab-containing chemotherapy, resulting in complete remission.

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Cureus
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2024-08-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.67554
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Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease caused by primary mucinous neoplasms. Here, we describe a case where a large ovarian tumor was initially removed laparoscopically, followed by an appendectomy. The patient was diagnosed with PMP arising from an ovarian mucinous borderline tumor with a <i>KRAS</i> mutation. Treatment included bevacizumab-containing chemotherapy, resulting in complete remission.

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