What are the causes of pseudomyxoma?
According to the Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, pseudomyxoma refers to a mass of cells in the abdomen that form tumors and secrete mucus. The tumors are cancerous, but do not normally spread beyond the abdominal cavity.AppendicitisPseudomyxoma peritonei is the condition that results from your appendix bursting and the cancerous cells spreading into your abdominal cavity.Ovarian CystsPseudomyxoma peritonei may result from a cyst on one or both ovaries rupturing and the tumor cells spreading to the abdominal cavity.PancreasPseudomyxoma peritonei may also be caused by tumor cells spreading from the pancreas.Spread of Tumor CellsOnce the tumor cells have entered the abdominal cavity, they may spread throughout your abdomen.
