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Case #5 -
A 52 year old with progressive swelling of the abdomen.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
4.) What are the steps to be followed in diagnosis?

Steps in diagnosis:

  1. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis to define the mass and organs involved
  2. Core needle biopsy under CT or ultrasound guidance without entering the peritoneal cavity
     
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