A rare cause of ascites: pseudomyxoma peritonei and a review of the literature.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is rare. The rarity is highlighted by the lack of published evidence regarding management. The latest treatments have altered the prognosis of a once incurable disease.

Portal vein thrombosis in the district general hospital: management and clinical outcomes.

Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) refers to a thrombosis that occurs in the extrahepatic portal venous system in the presence or absence of underlying liver disease. The clinical presentation of PVT is extremely variable and there is no absolute consensus on its investigation and management. A paucity of literature examining this clinical entity in the district general hospital is observed.