Ruptured Large Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Javereeya Abdul Jabbar, Amr Elmekresh, Yousif Eltayeb

“…The patient was taken for exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a ruptured large cystic mass (21 cm×15 cm×24 cm) occupying the upper abdomen and encompassing the greater curvature of the stomach, body, and tail of the pancreas, as well as part of the spleen.…”
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Dermoid Cyst of the Pancreas: A Report of an Unusual Case and a Review of the Literature by Aynur Albayrak, Umran Yildirim, Metin Aydin

“…Ultrasonography and computed tomography showed a smooth borders, solid, hyperechoic tumor within midline abdomen, without any connection to the stomach or spleen. …”
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Management of Asymptomatic Perforation of a Pediatric Rectal Foreign Body into the Peritoneal Cavity Retrieved with Laparoscopy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Mehdi Forooghi, Hooman Kamran, Reza Shahriarirad

“…In cases with rectal foreign body insertion, perforation without causing peritonitis or acute abdomen is possible. In these conditions, imaging examinations play an essential role in managing the patients, and laparoscopy can be a proper procedure for retrieving the foreign body.…”
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Mexican Redrump Tarantula, Brachypelma vagans (Ausserer) (Arachnida: Araneae: Theraphosidae) by Glavis B. Edwards, Kenneth L. Hibbard

“… In early August 1996, a large black spider with red hairs on its abdomen was collected by citrus grove workers in St. …”
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Castleman Disease: An Unexpected Cause of a Solitary Pleural Mass by Fiachra Moloney, Maria Twomey, John Hinchion, Michael Maher

“…CD occurs in the thorax in 70% of cases, abdomen and pelvis in 15%, and in the neck in 10–15% of cases. …”
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Twospotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Arachnida: Acari: Tetranychidae) by Thomas R. Fasulo, Harold A. Denmark

“…The idiosoma is the remainder of the body and parallels the head, thorax and abdomen of insects. After hatching from the egg, the first immature stage (larva) has three pair of legs. …”
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Abdominal Abscesses and Destruction of Inguinal Canal with Mesh Dislocation caused by a Perforated Diverticulitis by Christoph Paasch, Franziska Renger, Sergej Baschinskij, Martin W. Strik

“…Herein, we present a rare case of a 66-year-old man, who suffered from a painful, visible “fist sized” mass of the left lower abdomen. A perforated diverticulitis with abdominal, cutaneous abscesses and destruction of the inguinal canal with mesh dislocation was diagnosed and successfully surgically treated.…”
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Colonic Interposition between the Liver and Diaphragm: “The Chilaiditi Sign” by Nita Nair, Zeina Takieddine, Hassan Tariq

“…Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed a loop of colon interpositioned between the liver and the right hemidiaphragm (the Chilaiditi sign), mimicking free air. …”
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Mexican Redrump Tarantula, Brachypelma vagans (Ausserer) (Arachnida: Araneae: Theraphosidae) by Glavis B. Edwards, Kenneth L. Hibbard

“… In early August 1996, a large black spider with red hairs on its abdomen was collected by citrus grove workers in St. …”
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The use of bacterial culture for Leptospirosis di- agnosis in female water buffaloes by Rosaura Pérez-Gil, Oriana Gavidia, Juan Torres

“…Also, after the necropsy, fluid samples were obtained from the abdomen, umbilical artery, ocular and thoracic cavities, and amniotic liquid, and two samples of liver, spleen, kidney, lung, heart, and brain were collected. …”
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Resection and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Cesarean Scar Endometriosis by Kento Takaya, Hirokazu Shido, Shun Yamazaki

“…A 50-year-old woman became aware of a painful, deep scar mass in her lower abdomen during her menstrual period 10 years after her second cesarean section. …”
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Carcinosarcoma of the Gallbladder with Chondrosarcomatous Differentiation and Intracytoplasmic Eosinophilic Hyaline Globules (Thanatosomes): A Report of a Case and Review of the Li... by Jumana A. Alratroot, Amani A. Joudeh, Samir S. Amr

“…Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen revealed a huge exophytic gallbladder mass displacing or invading the surrounding structures. …”
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Torsion of Wandering Gallbladder following Colonoscopy by Sean R. Warfe, Hannah Dobson, Matthew K. H. Hong, Weranja K. B. Ranasinghe, Peter R. Thomas, Adam G. Cichowitz

“…Torsion of the gallbladder is an uncommon condition that may present as an acute abdomen. Its preoperative diagnosis can often be challenging due to its variable presentation, with specific sonographic signs seen infrequently. …”
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Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Postpartum Period by Kelsey E. Ward, Erin Blake, Eduardo Gonzalez, Frederic Pieracci, Meredith Alston

“…Prompt surgical evaluation of an acute abdomen in the postpartum period is essential; delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality.…”
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Histoplasma Peritonitis: An Extremely Rare Complication of Peritoneal Dialysis by Asjad Sardar, Bijin Thajudeen, Pradeep V. Kadambi

“…Laboratory studies and CT of abdomen were significant for leukocytosis and peritoneal membrane thickening, respectively. …”
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Abdominal Wall Hydatid Cyst: Case Report and Review of Literature by V. Abhishek, Vijayraj S. Patil, Ullikashi Mohan, B. S. Shivswamy

“…Examination revealed a painless cystic swelling 15 × 10 cm with cough impulse. Ultrasound and CECT abdomen showed a subcutaneous cystic swelling with intramuscular extension. …”
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Splenic abscess in an adult patient. A case Report by Mayquel Monzón Rodríguez, Amanda Rodríguez Chaviano, Joel David Monzón Li

“…Subsequently, he presented acute abdomen and septic shock due to rupture of the abscess into the abdominal cavity and underwent emergency surgery, performing splenectomy and the cavity’s toilette. …”
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The Importance of Recognizing Wandering Spleen as a Cause of Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis by Vennis Lourdusamy, Dhrumil Patel, Ramon Docobo, Shyamanand Tantry, Dennis Lourdusamy, Saeed Farukh

“…Wandering spleen, as its name suggests, is a rare condition where the spleen wanders in the abdomen and is most commonly found in the inferior quadrant as a palpable mass. …”
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Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome Secondary to Small-Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Unknown Origin: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review by Phyo Thazin Myint, Hifza Waheed Butt, Taha Alrifai, Carlos Marin

“…Computed tomography (CT) abdomen showed a large tumor mass with peritoneal metastasis, and she developed renal failure from STLS, resulting in the need for hemodialysis. …”
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Rare Case of Adult Undifferentiated (Embryonal) Sarcoma of the Liver Treated with Liver Transplantation: Excellent Long-Term Survival by Renumathy Dhanasekaran, Alan Hemming, Elaine Salazar, Roniel Cabrera

“…We present the case of a 54-year-old gentleman who presented with abdominal distension and a CT scan of his abdomen revealed a large (25 cm) left hepatic lobe tumor. …”
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