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Lower abdominal gossypiboma mimics ovarian teratoma: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Hao Zhang, Yanyong Jiang, Qingqing Wang, Jun Liu

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Gossypiboma is a serious and potentially dangerous medico-legal problem.

Case presentation

We present a case of lower abdominal gossypiboma that presented as an abdominal cystic mass mimicking ovarian teratoma. The mass and the adhesive intestine loop were en blocly resected. The cut section confirmed gossypiboma diagnosis.

Conclusions

The present experience and related literature results indicate that gossypiboma should always be kept in mind for the differential diagnosis of cystic soft-tissue mass detected in patients with a prior operation history despite its rarity and diagnosis difficulty. Once detected or suspected, appropriate surgical intervention should be performed promptly. Most importantly, preventing is much more crucial than curing in order to avoid this highly undesired potential complication.

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Title: Lower abdominal gossypiboma mimics ovarian teratoma: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Hao Zhang
Yanyong Jiang
Qingqing Wang
Jun Liu
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-016-1082-3

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Lower abdominal gossypiboma mimics ovarian teratoma: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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