Patient With Abdominal Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor
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Physical examination was significant for massive abdominal ascites. Initial workup revealed an elevated blood urea nitrogen level of 27, white blood cell count of 13,500, platelet count of 652,000, and creatinine 2.2, and a reduced glomerular filtration rate of 56. Other investigations including serum electrolytes, hemoglobin, liver function tests, and hepatitis screen were all within normal limits.
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