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Seroma

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Definition: Tumor-like sterile accumulation of serum in a tissue, organ, or cavity. It results from a tissue insult and is the product of tissue inflammation. It most commonly occurs following MASTECTOMY.  non neoplastic   
See Also Exudates and Transudates 		Other names Seromas

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