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  1. Peritoneal Cancer: A Rare Abdominal Cancer - Verywell Health

    Oct 14, 2025 · Peritoneal cancer affects the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the abdomen, known as the peritoneum. Learn about its symptoms and causes and how it's …

  2. Peritoneal cancer: 8 questions, answered - MD Anderson Cancer Center

    May 8, 2024 · Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the peritoneum, the tissue made of epithelial cells that line the abdominal wall. It’s sometimes called primary peritoneal cancer. …

  3. Primary Peritoneal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Apr 12, 2022 · Primary peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer of the peritoneum, a layer of tissue lining the abdomen. People often don’t notice symptoms until the cancer has progressed.

  4. Peritoneal Cancer: What is The Peritoneum, Symptoms, & Treatment - WebMD

    Sep 21, 2023 · WebMD explains peritoneal cancer, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

  5. Peritoneal Cancer - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    The infiltration of malignant cells into the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, viscera, and coelom in amniotes is termed peritoneal surface malignancy or peritoneal cancer. …

  6. Peritoneal Cancer | Conditions | UCSF Health

    Learn about peritoneal cancer, a condition affecting the peritoneum, a membrane that lines the abdomen and pelvis. Explore symptoms and treatment options.

  7. What is Peritoneal Cancer and How is it Diagnosed?

    Oct 29, 2025 · Peritoneal cancer is a rare but serious disease that has a significant impact on those affected. It develops in the peritoneum, a thin membrane that lines and protects …

  8. Peritoneal carcinomatosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 3, 2025 · Imaging tests such as CT, MRI and PET scans are typically the first step in looking for suspected peritoneal carcinomatosis. These scans help identify visible tumor spread, fluid …

  9. Peritoneal Malignancies | Mount Sinai - New York

    The disease develops when cancers of the appendix, colon, ovaries or other organs spread to the peritoneum and cause tumors to grow. Mount Sinai surgeons are at the forefront of treating …

  10. Peritoneal Cancer | OSUCCC – James

    Peritoneal cancer is a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer found in the lining of your abdomen (the peritoneum), and depending on where it originates, may be classified (and treated) differently. …