A rare case of a peritoneal cyst arising from the falciform ligament
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Peritoneal cysts are rare benign intra-abdominal lesions most commonly found attached to the mesentery of the ileum. They may be asymptomatic, present with abdominal pain, bloating or discovered incidentally. We describe the case of a peritoneal cyst located in an unusual position in a female patient; attached to the falciform ligament.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009