Open AccessGossypiboma Mimicking as Dermoid Cyst of Ovary: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Dalia Rafat,
Seema Hakim,
Noor Afshan Sabzposh,
Najmunnisa Nasreen
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/12815.5633
Subject(s) - gossypiboma , medicine , dermoid cyst , laparotomy , differential diagnosis , surgery , abdomen , pelvis , physical examination , presentation (obstetrics) , caesarean section , foreign body , general surgery , pregnancy , pathology , biology , genetics
Gossypiboma is a rare condition caused by retained postoperative foreign bodies. The condition is under reported because of diagnostic difficulties and medicolegal implications associated with it. It may mimic a benign or malignant soft-tissue tumour in the abdomen and pelvis. A 22-year-old woman presented with non specific symptoms and was referred to us with radiological diagnosis of dermoid cyst. On laparotomy the mass was proved to be a gossypiboma resulted from gauze which was retained in caesarean section done two years back. Although gossypiboma is rarely seen in daily clinical practice, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative patients presenting with non specific complains and lump abdomen. Despite thorough history, physical examination, laboratory, and radiographical findings, usually gossypibomas are not suspected and remain an accidental finding. Employment of all preventive measures during surgical procedures and high index of suspicion in post operative patients are the key stones in its management.