Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis includes a variety of tumors that present with extensive metastasis throughout the peritoneal cavity (inside surface of the abdomen) and can be found with gall bladder, liver, colon, appendix, ovarian, pancreas, mesothelioma, pseudomyxoma peritonei, rectal, small bowel and stomach cancers. It is a broad description in which multiple tumors develop in and line the peritoneal abdominal cavity and linings. These tumors may be difficult to completely remove surgically and may recur despite conventional systemic chemotherapy.
The Cancer Center at Creighton University Medical Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis. In fact, Dr. Brian Loggie, Director of the Cancer Center, has developed a unique, effective and aggressive treatment offering patients new hope, intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy (HIPEC).
Our Expertise
- Our surgical oncologists, oncologists and surgeons are nationally and internationally recognized for their work in developing treatment options for rare cancers
- Dr. Loggie is one of the only physicians in the region to offer Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- We specialize in the treatment of rare abdominal cancers, including cancers of the appendix (including pseudomyxoma peritonei), lining surface (malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, peritoneal carcinomatosis), liver and pancreas
- Patients travel from nearly every state in the U.S. and around the world to see our specialists
SymptomsSymptoms of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis may initially be detected by the appearance of a diffused thickening of the peritoneum (membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity) on a CT scan. The presence of Ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen) may also be detected on CT scan or by the increasing in abdominal girth. Abdominal pain and discomfort may be present. As with all rare peritoneal cancers, symptoms may be mistaken for many other multiple abdominal conditions. Risk FactorsAny abdominal- peritoneal cancer.
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For Patients
For more information on abdominal cancer at Creighton University Medical Center
Office: 866.893.8446
For Physicians
To refer a patient or seek a consultation, call
877.775.0011
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Radiologists- Specializing
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Nurse Navigator-
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You are not alone. Our Patients come from nearly every state in the U.S. and around the world for treatment of rare abdominal cancers.
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