Pseudomyxoma peritonei in a young male

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon 3 Piece Queen Panel Bed surgical entity, characterized by diffuse deposition of mucin within the peritoneal cavity secondary to mucinous tumors of the ovary or appendix.This gelatinous ascites or "jelly-belly" may result in death from loss of intestinal function and intestinal obstruction.Preoperative diagnosis on cytology is rare.Herein, we report a case of PMP in a young male who presented with Inline - Skates - Senior intestinal obstruction, diagnosed preoperatively on cytological examination, and confirmed later by histopathological examination.