Double rarity: malignant masquerade biliary stricture in a situs inversus totalis patient
Abstract Background Situs inversus totalis is a rare anatomical variation of both the thoracic and the abdominal organs. Common bile duct strictures can be caused by malignant and benign diseases as well. 7–18% of the latter ones are 'malignant masquerade’ cases, as pre-operative differentiatio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01155-w |