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Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 2/2016

01-12-2016 | Case Report

Benign Cystic Mesothelioma of Uterus: An Unusual Cause of Pelvic Pain

Authors: A. Mishra, S. Malik, K. Agarwal, A. Yadav, A. Gautam

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Special Issue 2/2016

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Benign cystic mesothelioma also known as peritoneal inclusion cyst is a rare tumour which was first reported in 1979. It can occur at any abdominal peritoneal surface, and till date only 140 cases have been reported from round ligament, mesentery, peritoneum, adnexa, etc. [1, 2]. Most common presenting symptom is pain, and surgery forms the definitive management in most of the cases. …
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Metadata
Title
Benign Cystic Mesothelioma of Uterus: An Unusual Cause of Pelvic Pain
Authors
A. Mishra
S. Malik
K. Agarwal
A. Yadav
A. Gautam
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue Special Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-016-0917-8

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