Abstract
Tumors of the peritoneum, the omentum and the subperitoneal spaces originate from the various tissues that constitute these structures: coelomic epithelium, mesothelium, fibrous connective tissue, adipose tissue, muscular tissue, hematic vessels, lymphatic tissue, nerves, and embryonal tissue.
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