Management of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Syndrome during Pregnancy

Hanny Aditanzil (Faculty of Medicine University of Udayana/Sanglah HospitalDenpasar)
Bayu Mahendra (Faculty of Medicine University of Udayana/Sanglah HospitalDenpasar)
Ketut Suwiyoga (Faculty of Medicine University of Udayana/Sanglah HospitalDenpasar)

Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Majalah Obstetri dan Ginekologi Indonesia)
Volume. 1, No. 3, July 2013

Objectives: To improve skill in making a diagnosis and management of pseudomyxoma peritoneum originating borderline mucinous ovarian tumor during pregnancy. Methods: Case report. Conclusion: Diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritoneum during pregnancy is difficult before surgery. Management is based on grade of malignancy and gestational age of pregnancy. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 1-3: 161-5] Keywords: mucinous tumor, pregnancy, pseudomyxoma peritoneum