Mucinous adenocarcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis presenting as acute abdomen: a case report

Key Points

• Extensive peritoneal involvement leads to acute abdomen symptoms, necessitating prompt evaluation.
• Histopathological diagnosis is crucial for accurate identification of mucinous adenocarcinoma cases.
• Observational analysis stressed the importance of excluding alternative causes of acute abdominal pain.
• Multidisciplinary management is essential for improving outcomes in such cases.