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 mutation. Treatment included bevacizumab-containing chemotherapy, resulting in complete remission.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11416708PMC
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