Pseudomyxoma pleuri as a Surgical Emergency: a Rare Case Report

AbstractPseudomyxoma pleuri is a rare condition and it mostly results from secondary involvement of an abdominal pathology. Massive pleural disease impedes cardiopulmonary functions and threatens life. We are reporting our experience about managing a middle-age lady with a known case of Pseudomyxoma peritonei, who presented to causality with progressive breathing difficulty in acute exacerbation and cardiopulmonary compromise.

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Source: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology - October 27, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research