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Pseudoascites: Unusual presentation of omental cyst

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An unusual case of omental cyst is described. The child initially presented with a unilocular intraperitoneal fluid collection on CT. After paracentesis, CT showed freely layering peritoneal fluid, with eventual complete resolution of fluid. CT eight months later demonstrated re-appearance of a multiseptated cystic mass. At surgery, an omental cyst was found.

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Gyves-Ray, K., Hernandez, R.J. & Hillemeier, A.C. Pseudoascites: Unusual presentation of omental cyst. Pediatr Radiol 20, 560–561 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02011393

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