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Papillary Mesothelial Hyperplasia
D efinition — A benign, reactive condition consisting of hyperplastic mesothelial cells seen in association with acute and chronic irritation of the peritoneal surface.
Clinical Features
Epidemiology
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Papillary mesothelial hyperplasia is often found in cases of pelvic inflammatory disease, tubo-ovarian abscess, and upper genital tract tumors.
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Occasional cases may be associated with cardiac, renal, and hepatic insufficiency as well.
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