Intraperitoneal Rupture of Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratoma Secondary to Sit-ups
A case of general peritonitis caused by sudden perforation of a mature cystic ovarian teratoma is presented. The clinical course consisted of progressive abdominal tenderness after a 1600-m run and 12 subsequent sit-ups. An exploratory laparotomy revealed massive ascites and a 10-cm linear perforati...
Main Authors: | Yu-Tang Chang, Jan-You Lin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2009-02-01
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Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609600498 |
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