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Adhesions (Peritoneal Inclusion Cyst)
Synonyms/Description
Benign adhesions trapping fluid
Etiology
Peritoneal inclusion cysts develop from peritoneal adhesions trapping fluid, often generated from an active ovary. The normal peritoneum absorbs fluid regularly. When the peritoneum is injured, as can occur with surgery, infection, or endometriosis, normal fluid absorption is hampered. This results in fluid accumulation within adhesions or peritoneal inclusion cysts. Reportedly at least 70% of all patients with peritoneal inclusion cysts in one study had a known prior peritoneal insult.
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