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Jonathan Durell1, Haitham Dagash1, Bala Eradi1
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
|November 3, 2015
Summary
Benign cystic peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare abdominal tumor. This case highlights its occurrence in a pediatric patient, emphasizing the need for careful surgical management and long-term follow-up due to recurrence risks.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Benign cystic peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare abdominal tumor characterized by multiple cysts.
- While documented in adults, pediatric cases are exceptionally infrequent in medical literature.
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