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Cystoscopic removal of an intravesical gossypiboma mimicking a bladder mass: a case report

Authors: Romeo Kansakar, Bhairab Kumar Hamal

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Background

Intravesical retained surgical sponges are very rare and only a few cases have been removed by minimally invasive techniques.

Case presentation

We report a case of an intravesical gossypiboma in a 71-year-old man from western Nepal, who presented with urinary retention and persistent lower urinary tract symptoms one year after open cystolithotomy. He was diagnosed with an intravesical mass using ultrasonography. The retained surgical sponge was found during cystoscopy and removed through endoscopy.

Conclusion

Intravesical gossypibomas are rare and can mimic a bladder mass. This is one of the few reported cases of cystoscopic removal.

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Title: Cystoscopic removal of an intravesical gossypiboma mimicking a bladder mass: a case report
Authors: Romeo Kansakar
Bhairab Kumar Hamal
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-579

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Cystoscopic removal of an intravesical gossypiboma mimicking a bladder mass: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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