Type of publication:
Journal article

Author(s):
*Christian B S Katz, *Robert T Diggory, Abdus Samee

Citation:
BMJ Case Reports 2014; doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-203102

Abstract:
Intestinal obstruction secondary to cocoon formation is not common. We report a case of a patient who had presented with abdominal pain and distension accompanied by vomiting. Investigations, laparotomy and histology together revealed primary peritoneal carcinoma as the cause of the patient’s symptoms.

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