Diffuse Ectopic Deciduosis Imitating Peritoneal Carcinomatosis with Acute Abdomen Presentation: A Case Report and Literature Review

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(a) A diagnostic laparoscopy demonstrates numerous ectopic decidual nodules covering the small bowel and imitating peritoneal carcinomatosis. There is a moderate amount of purulent-appearing fluid in the pelvis. (b) A diagnostic laparoscopy shows 3-5 mm nodules of ectopic deciduosis on the abdomen wall peritoneum.

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