A rare case of retroperitoneal cavernous hemangioma
Keywords:
Cavernous hemangioma, Retroperitoneum, Benign tumorAbstract
Cavernous hemangiomas are common benign tumors of the skin or liver, but presentation in retroperitoneum, especially in an adult is relatively rare. Here we present a case of retroperitoneal cavernous hemangioma in a 27 year old female.
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