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Peritoneal manifestations of parasitic infection

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The purpose of this study was to describe of peritoneal manifestations of parasitic infection at CT. A broad spectrum of CT findings can be seen in the peritoneal cavity, including a varying degree of omental or mesenteric infiltration, single or multiple peritoneal mass or nodule, and peritoneal thickening or stranding. Recognition of these findings are crucial for establish an early diagnosis and helps avoid unnecessary surgery.

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  1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 388-1 Poongnap-Dong, Songpa-Gu, Seoul, 138-040, South Korea

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Kim, S.Y., Ha, H.K. Peritoneal manifestations of parasitic infection. Abdom Imaging 33, 172–176 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-007-9321-2

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