Abstract
Our case study is that of a teenage male presenting with multilocular peritoneal inclusion cystic disease that is now managed symptomatically with a minimally invasive, repeatable technique. Between admissions he leads a relatively normal life. Symptomatic control in MPIC is possible using repeated CT guided aspirations.
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