Open AccessGiant peritoneal mouse: A rare case presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms
Author(s) -
Shailesh Chandra Sahay,
Pawan Kesarwani,
Ajay Jain
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/iju.iju_87_18
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary system , lower urinary tract symptoms , urology , prostate , cancer
Peritoneal loose bodies called 'peritoneal mice' are rare entities that can grow to large sizes and produce lower urinary tract symptoms due to a mass effect. We describe a case that was managed with laparoscopic removal of the mass with complete resolution of symptoms.