Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), pronounced SOO-doh-mix-OH-muh PAYR-ih-TOH-nee-I, is a rare condition characterized by the presence of mucin-producing tumors (and the mucin) in the abdominal cavity. There are a number of possible origins of PMP, but the most common source is appendiceal (appendix) cancer.

To learn more about PMP, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.  You may also wish to review our Glossary of common terms related to PMP.

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