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Splenic Epithelial Cyst with Elevated Ca 19-9 Levels

Shetty, SK and Prasad, K and Bhat, S and Soma, S and Sahu, KK (2014) Splenic Epithelial Cyst with Elevated Ca 19-9 Levels. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

Primary epithelial cysts of the spleen are very rare entities. Few cases have been reported in literature till date. We report a 19 years old female who presented to us with a large epithelial cyst of the spleen and elevated CA 19-9 levels.

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:Splenic cyst; Abdominal mass; Epithelial cyst; CA 19-9
Subjects:JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:9737
Deposited By: Kakkilaya Bevinje, Dr. Srinivas
Deposited On:18 Feb 2017 20:24
Last Modified:18 Feb 2017 20:24

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