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The features of Hydatidiform mole and chronic carcinoma closely resemble the features of ''raktaja gulma''.

The features of Hydatidiform mole and chronic carcinoma closely resemble the features of ''raktaja gulma''.

A study was conducted in 50 patients of abdominal swellings, ''gulmas'' were analysed using clinical tests and radio-imaging techniques such as plain X ray abdomen, Barium studies, USG, intra-operative findings and HPE of the lumps.  

A study was conducted in 50 patients of abdominal swellings, ''gulmas'' were analysed using clinical tests and radio-imaging techniques such as plain X ray abdomen, Barium studies, USG, intra-operative findings and HPE of the lumps.<ref>Kumar Satish et al. 1986. Ultrasonographic and other radiological investigative studies on gulma in relation to malignancy. Thesis work submitted at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.</ref>

*The study showed that ''vataja gulma'' has chronic obstructive lesions associated with gastrointestinal tract as in the cases of intestinal tuberculosis, pyloric obstruction due to carcinoma of the stomach, etc.

*The study showed that ''vataja gulma'' has chronic obstructive lesions associated with gastrointestinal tract as in the cases of intestinal tuberculosis, pyloric obstruction due to carcinoma of the stomach, etc.

*''Pittaja gulma'' includes nonspecific inflammatory lesions such as cholecystitis presenting as mucocele or empyema of gall bladder, appendicitis , etc.

*''Pittaja gulma'' includes nonspecific inflammatory lesions such as cholecystitis presenting as mucocele or empyema of gall bladder, appendicitis , etc.