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. 2012 May 16;2(3):105-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.gynor.2012.05.004. eCollection 2012.

Recurrent lymphatic ascites in a patient cured of cervical carcinoma

John P Micha  1 , Alberto A Mendivil  1 , John S Cupp  2 , Bram H Goldstein  1
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Recurrent lymphatic ascites in a patient cured of cervical carcinoma

John P Micha et al. Gynecol Oncol Case Rep. .

Abstract

► Lymphatic ascites is a rare complication attributed to abdominal or thoracic trauma. ► We report on a patient who developed two prolonged bouts of recurrent lymphatic ascites. ► The patient's lymphatic ascites occurring 20 years later is very unusual.

Keywords: Cervix cancer; Lymphadenectomy; Lymphatic ascites; Treatment.

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