Giant Abdominal Cysts Simulating Ascites

J. A. BAR‐MAOR; OMRI Z. LERNAU

doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1981.tb05064.x

Giant Abdominal Cysts Simulating Ascites

J. A. BAR‐MAOR, OMRI Z. LERNAU

Zinman Institute of Archaeology

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In two patients ascites was suspected, but large intra‐abdominal cysts were found on laparotomy. They were of echinococcal and ovarian origin, respectively. When there is doubt about the nature of such abdominal distention, abdominal paracentesis should be avoided and ultrasonography used instead.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	55-56
Number of pages	2
Journal	American Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume	75
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.1981.tb05064.x
State	Published - Jan 1981

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Gastroenterology

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