Potential role of 1'8F-FDG PET in pre-op assessment and prognostication of pseudomyxoma peritonei

The peritoneum is a serous lining of mesothelial cells with rich vascular and lymphatic capillary network that covers the abdominal and pelvic walls and organs. Peritoneal neoplasia can originate de novo from the peritoneal tissues (primary) or can spread into the peritoneum from adjacent or remote organs (secondary). Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare condition characterized by large amounts of mucinous gelatinous deposition in the peritoneal cavity with or without demonstratable cancerous cells in the histopathological examination. It was first described by Rokitansky in 1842. It is a slow progressive process seen as extensive mucinous deposition within the abdominal and pelvic peritoneal cavity. PMP is a relatively rare pathology affecting 1 per million population, with an estimated incidence of 2 cases per 10,000 laparotomies. Pseudomyxoma peritonei: Role of 18F-FDG PET in preoperative evaluation of pathological grade and potential for complete cytoreduction. This included 34 patients of PMP, who underwent pre-operative 18F-FDG PET scanning. They underwent a preoperative 18F-FDG PET with a double radiological evaluation and an explorative laparotomy with the objective of optimal cytoreduction followed by a hyperthermic intra-operative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Patients with non resectable disease underwent debulking surgery without HIPEC. The Completeness of Cytoreduction was assessed by CC score. This study involved specialized teams for pathological grading of PMP