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Why would a oncologist say possible peritoneal disease ?
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To cover all bases: A person with disseminated cancer may have involvement of the peritoneum. Depending on the symptoms, physical findings and test results from lab and imaging there may be evidence to consider peritoneal involvement.
Answered 2/18/2015
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