Gossypiboma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for abdominal pain. History of bowel loops surgery due to obstruction.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
ct

A 40 x 23 mm mass-like lesion with two internal nail shape hyperdense components (Foreign bodies) is noted in the omental fat of LUQ. 

Diastasis recti is present up to 6 cm.

Case Discussion

Regarding prior surgical history and CT findings, Gossypiboma is the most likely diagnosis. 

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