Pseudomyxoma Peritonei develops at a variable rate, but may grow at a slower rate (indolent) than other malignancies within the abdomen.

Symptoms of pseudomyxoma peritonei may include abdominal or pelvic pain and/or bloating, distension, digestive disorders, weight changes, increased girth and infertility.

In September 2006, Prescott was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, a rare form of cancer, he was told that he would not see his two children grow up; he was given months to live.

Because of its high melting point and good temperature stability, polymethylpentene is used for autoclavable medical and laboratory equipment, microwave components, and cookware.

Often, the largest graduated cylinders are made of polypropylene for its excellent chemical resistance or polymethylpentene for its transparency, making them lighter and less fragile than glass.

Storage of the pea with films of polymethylpentene at a temperature of 5 C and a concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide of 5 kPa increases the shelf life, internal and external characteristics of the plant.