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Peritoneum cancer

MedGen UID:
102270
•Concept ID:
C0153467
•
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: CA - Cancer of peritoneum; Cancer of peritoneum; Cancer of Peritoneum; cancer of peritoneum; Cancer of the Peritoneum; cancer of the peritoneum; malignant neoplasm of peritoneum; Malignant Peritoneal Neoplasm; malignant peritoneal neoplasm; malignant peritoneum neoplasm; Malignant tumor of peritoneum; Peritoneal cancer; Peritoneal Cancer; peritoneal cancer; Peritoneal Cavity Cancer; peritoneal cavity cancer; peritoneal neoplasm; peritoneum cancer
SNOMED CT: Peritoneal cancer (363492001); CA - Cancer of peritoneum (363492001); Cancer of peritoneum (363492001); Malignant tumor of peritoneum (363492001)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0002087

Definition

A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the peritoneum. Representative examples include carcinoma and malignant mesothelioma. [from NCI]

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  • Peritoneum cancer

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Ovarian Cancer, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
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Endometriosis: pathogenesis and treatment.
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Mesenteric tumors: diagnosis and treatment.
Dufay C, Abdelli A, Le Pennec V, Chiche L
J Visc Surg 2012 Aug;149(4):e239-51. Epub 2012 Jul 15 doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2012.05.005. PMID: 22796300

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Changes in the Management and Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Due to the New FIGO and WHO Classifications: A Case Series Observational Descriptive Study. Seven Years of Follow-up.
Gomes Ferreira M, Sancho de Salas M, González Sarmiento R, Doyague Sánchez MJ
Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018 Oct;28(8):1461-1470. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001331. PMID: 30045138
Epidemiology of cancers in Serbia and possible connection with cyanobacterial blooms.
Svirčev Z, Drobac D, Tokodi N, Lužanin Z, Munjas AM, Nikolin B, Vuleta D, Meriluoto J
J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev 2014;32(4):319-37. doi: 10.1080/10590501.2014.967053. PMID: 25436472
Epidemiology and comorbidities of psoriasis patients in a national database in Taiwan.
Tsai TF, Wang TS, Hung ST, Tsai PI, Schenkel B, Zhang M, Tang CH
J Dermatol Sci 2011 Jul;63(1):40-6. Epub 2011 Mar 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2011.03.002. PMID: 21543188
The hazards of chrysotile asbestos: a critical review.
Landrigan PJ, Nicholson WJ, Suzuki Y, Ladou J
Ind Health 1999 Jul;37(3):271-80. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.37.271. PMID: 10441898
Insulation workers in Belfast. 3. Mortality 1940-66.
Elmes PC, Simpson MJ
Br J Ind Med 1971 Jul;28(3):226-36. doi: 10.1136/oem.28.3.226. PMID: 5557843Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Changes in the Management and Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Due to the New FIGO and WHO Classifications: A Case Series Observational Descriptive Study. Seven Years of Follow-up.
Gomes Ferreira M, Sancho de Salas M, González Sarmiento R, Doyague Sánchez MJ
Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018 Oct;28(8):1461-1470. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001331. PMID: 30045138
Epidemiology and comorbidities of psoriasis patients in a national database in Taiwan.
Tsai TF, Wang TS, Hung ST, Tsai PI, Schenkel B, Zhang M, Tang CH
J Dermatol Sci 2011 Jul;63(1):40-6. Epub 2011 Mar 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2011.03.002. PMID: 21543188
The diagnostic problems in patient with ascites, elevated Ca 125 level and autoantibodies against nuclear antigens and smooth muscle antigens mimicking advanced ovarian carcinoma--case study.
Marta S, Ewa NM, Mirosław S, Marek S, Krzysztof L, Jan Z
Ginekol Pol 2008 May;79(5):375-7. PMID: 18624115

Therapy

Changes in the Management and Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Due to the New FIGO and WHO Classifications: A Case Series Observational Descriptive Study. Seven Years of Follow-up.
Gomes Ferreira M, Sancho de Salas M, González Sarmiento R, Doyague Sánchez MJ
Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018 Oct;28(8):1461-1470. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001331. PMID: 30045138
From bacteria to antineoplastic: epothilones a successful history.
Kaiser S, Muller JJ, Froehlich PE, Baggio Gnoatto SC, Bergold AM
Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2013 Sep;13(7):1057-68. doi: 10.2174/18715206113139990133. PMID: 23343081
The hazards of chrysotile asbestos: a critical review.
Landrigan PJ, Nicholson WJ, Suzuki Y, Ladou J
Ind Health 1999 Jul;37(3):271-80. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.37.271. PMID: 10441898

Prognosis

Changes in the Management and Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Due to the New FIGO and WHO Classifications: A Case Series Observational Descriptive Study. Seven Years of Follow-up.
Gomes Ferreira M, Sancho de Salas M, González Sarmiento R, Doyague Sánchez MJ
Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018 Oct;28(8):1461-1470. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001331. PMID: 30045138
Epidemiology of cancers in Serbia and possible connection with cyanobacterial blooms.
Svirčev Z, Drobac D, Tokodi N, Lužanin Z, Munjas AM, Nikolin B, Vuleta D, Meriluoto J
J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev 2014;32(4):319-37. doi: 10.1080/10590501.2014.967053. PMID: 25436472
Pattern of retroperitoneal dissemination of primary peritoneum cancer: basis for rational use of lymphadenectomy.
Aletti GD, Powless C, Bakkum-Gamez J, Wilson TO, Podratz KC, Cliby WA
Gynecol Oncol 2009 Jul;114(1):32-6. Epub 2009 Apr 9 doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.03.020. PMID: 19361840
Insulation workers in Belfast. 3. Mortality 1940-66.
Elmes PC, Simpson MJ
Br J Ind Med 1971 Jul;28(3):226-36. doi: 10.1136/oem.28.3.226. PMID: 5557843Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Changes in the Management and Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Due to the New FIGO and WHO Classifications: A Case Series Observational Descriptive Study. Seven Years of Follow-up.
Gomes Ferreira M, Sancho de Salas M, González Sarmiento R, Doyague Sánchez MJ
Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018 Oct;28(8):1461-1470. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001331. PMID: 30045138
Epidemiology of cancers in Serbia and possible connection with cyanobacterial blooms.
Svirčev Z, Drobac D, Tokodi N, Lužanin Z, Munjas AM, Nikolin B, Vuleta D, Meriluoto J
J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev 2014;32(4):319-37. doi: 10.1080/10590501.2014.967053. PMID: 25436472
Cancer mortality among pulp and paper workers in Poland. A cohort study.
Szadkowska-Stańczyk I, Boffetta P, Wilczyńska U, Szeszenia-Dabrowska N, Szymczak W
Int J Occup Med Environ Health 1997;10(1):19-29. PMID: 9187043
Insulation workers in Belfast. 3. Mortality 1940-66.
Elmes PC, Simpson MJ
Br J Ind Med 1971 Jul;28(3):226-36. doi: 10.1136/oem.28.3.226. PMID: 5557843Free PMC Article

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