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Chest computed tomography scan showing a peridiaphragmatic mass (black arrow) posterior to the inferior vena cava (white arrow).
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The scan ruled out pulmonary embolism but identified a 6.4 x 4.8-cm mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen along the diaphragm (Figure 1).
Cystic resection. (A) Dissection of a cystic mass located posterior to the liver, between the inferior vena cava and diaphragm. (B) Final step in the resection.
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While the assistant pushed the kidney down, we reached the base of the diaphragm and the upper portion of the retrohepatic vena cava (Figure 2).