Question 1

primary peritoneum carcinomatosis, what is this?

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Primary starts there: The most common cause of peritoneal carcinomatosis is from ovary.  It is not the glandular cells but the surface epithelium of the ovary that gives rise to this tumor which first spreads to omentum and then diffusely to bowel and peritoneum. If in the presence of carcinomatosis the ovaries are normal it is most common to find the site arising from epithelial cells of peritoneal origin.

Question 2

hi mom has ovarian carcinoma with pertonial carcinomatosis and there are effusion in belvis abdomin  and  around lung . so what is the stage  of cance?

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Need more surgy info: The cancer is at least Stage IIIA1, but may be Stage IV depending on analysis of the effusion around the lung. See https://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/staging.html. To stage the cancer, samples of tissues are taken from different parts of the pelvis &amp; abdomen &amp; examined under the microscope. But this cancer is widespread, so surgical staging may not be possible

Question 3

anyone know anything about symptoms people have when they have disseminated peritoneal leiomytosis  tumors?

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Depends: Despite the spectacluar x-ray / imaging appearance, many people with this curious condition have little or nothing in the way of problems. Occasionally surgery may be in order when the tumor obstructs the bowel.

Question 4

what causes peritoneal mesothelioma?

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Similar to pleura: The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos so that lesions of the pleural cavity are caused by inhalation  of asbestos.  The abdominal variety is probably caused by the same  factor, but thru ingestion of the particles of asbestos in food.   In certain  instances asbestos has be used as a way to prepare foods such as polishing of rice and then washing the rice of the particles.

Question 5

is a aortocaval node in/near the peritoneal ?

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Behind peritoneum: An aortocaval node is located between the largest artery in the body (aorta) and largest vein in the body (vena cava) which carry blood away from and to the heart from other areas of the body.  This node is located in back of the peritoneal cavity, which contains the small intestines.  Important to check with your doctor to make sure this node was not abnormally enlarged.

Question 6

what is peritoneal dialysis?

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Peritoneal dialysis: This is a procedure similar to hemodialysis. Instead of hemoldialysis machine the peritoneum (lining over the gut) is used to remove toxic products such as urea and creatinine.

Question 7

how does peritoneal dialysis work?

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Cleans blood: Fluid is infused into the abdomen. The fluid is separated from the abdominal organs by the peritoneal membrane. Toxins that build up in the blood will diffuse through the membrane into the fluid. This fluid is then drained from belly and that is how toxins are removed from your body.

Question 8

how to treat loculated peritoneal effusion?

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Do you mean : Pleural effusion or peritoneal fluid?  Either way, it will require drainage for diagnostic purposes at least, unless your doctor knows why it is there.  If it persists, drainage under ct guidance or even surgical drainage becomes necessary.  Ask your doctor who ordered the test what to do about this abnormal finding.

Question 9

what types of peritoneal dialysis are there?

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PD: As far as i know there is only one type of peritoneal dialysis.  However it is personalized for each patient. There are several different catheters that can be used and the fluid used in the dialysis can be different based on a patient's membrane transport type and residual renal function.

Question 10

does it hurt to get a peritoneal dialysis done?

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Not usually: Placing a catheter to start peritoneal dialysis catheter may involve some discomfort in the postoperative period which may last a few days. Peritoneal dialysis involves filling the abdominal cavity with water like solution to remove bodily toxins. Overall peritoneal dialysis is virtually painless if done properly.

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