| Literature DB >> 24682136 |
Christian B S Katz1, Robert T Diggory, Abdus Samee.
Abstract
Intestinal obstruction secondary to cocoon formation is not common. We report a case of a patient who had presented with abdominal pain and distension accompanied by vomiting. Investigations, laparotomy and histology together revealed primary peritoneal carcinoma as the cause of the patient's symptoms.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24682136 PMCID: PMC3975524 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-203102
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X