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The ovarian cyst wall opens up, which exposes the fluid in the cyst to your abdominal cavity. Physical activity or sexual activity may lead to a cyst in the ovary that ruptures. Ruptured ovarian ...

A young woman who dismissed her bloating as a dietary issue was stunned to discover she had cancer following an accident.

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Britain is facing an avalanche of asbestos-related deaths. For decades, the official policy has been to leave asbestos where it is, provided it is sealed in or not degraded.

For example, previous abdominal surgery or a history of peritonitis might render the peritoneal cavity less suitable for CSF absorption. In these situations, VA shunts are useful; a third option ...