Presentation
Acute abdominal pain. History of recent surgery for appendicitis.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Gossypiboma
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On ultrasound examination of the abdomen, a well-defined cystic structure was noted with distinct hyperechoic wavy structures causing intense posterior acoustic shadowing.
Case Discussion
Under ultrasound guidance, the cystic area was opened and the offending gauze was retrieved. Mass was confirmed to represent a gossypiboma.