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. 1994 May;70(823):376–377. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.70.823.376

Splenic epidermoid cysts presenting as an acute abdomen

Mark Thomas, Bola Taiwo
PMCID: PMC2397626  PMID: 8016014

Abstract

Two patients with splenic epidermoid cysts who presented as acute abdominal emergencies are reported.

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