Gossypiboma, mimic imaging of malignant tumor : report of two cases
Joint Authors
Yusufi, Zuhrih
Husayni, Ilham
Layegh, Parvaneh
Najjarkolaee, Elnaz Hoseini
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 12 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction: Gossypiboma is a raretumorcaused by gauze fibers retained during surgery.
This medico-legal problem is associated with an increase in patients’ morbidity and mortality.
The aim of this study is to report two cases of gossypiboma mimicking the imaging of a malignant tumor.
Case Presentation: We report two patients (the first patient was 50 years old, with a history of an appendectomy three years ago in another city; the second patient was 52 years old, with a history of a cesarean section 25 years ago in another hospital) who were admitted to the oncology department of GhaemHospital, MashhadUniversity of Medical Sciences in 2014.
The initial manifestations were signs and symptoms of malignant ovarian tumors, and abdominal ultrasounds and CT scans also indicated malignant tumors.
Both patients had a history of a previous laparotomy.
Surgical evaluation confirmed gossypiboma as a definite diagnosis.
Conclusions: In patients with abdominal or pelvic masses and a history of previous abdominal surgery, the possibility of gossypiboma should be kept in mind.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yusufi, Zuhrih& Husayni, Ilham& Layegh, Parvaneh& Najjarkolaee, Elnaz Hoseini. 2016. Gossypiboma, mimic imaging of malignant tumor : report of two cases. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 12, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-758393
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yusufi, Zuhrih…[et al.]. Gossypiboma, mimic imaging of malignant tumor : report of two cases. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 12 (Dec. 2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-758393
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yusufi, Zuhrih& Husayni, Ilham& Layegh, Parvaneh& Najjarkolaee, Elnaz Hoseini. Gossypiboma, mimic imaging of malignant tumor : report of two cases. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 12, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-758393
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 3
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BIM-758393