Subdiaphragmatic Foregut Cyst: Case Report, Differential Diagnosis, and Review of the Literature
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چکیده
Foregut-derived cysts are uncommon lesions, particularly when located below the diaphragm. When so encountered, they enter into the differential diagnosis of upper retroperitoneal masses. We report a case of such a lesion presenting as a pancreatic mass and review the current literature on this topic.
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دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008