Fig. 4
Typical computed tomography characteristics of pseudomyxoma peritonei. Computed tomography shows the following: a Enlargement of the appendiceal cavity and calcification of the appendiceal wall; b Abdominal girth enlargement caused by a large volume of intraperitoneal mucus deposits presenting as a “jelly belly”; c Thickened greater omentum presenting as an “omental cake”; d Small intestines compressed by mucus causing “central displacement”; e Scallop impression on the surface of the liver; f Contour deformation of the spleen