Gossypiboma Mimicking a Retroperitoneal Tumor

A 34‐year‐old asymptomatic gossypiboma: A fortuitous diagnosis revealed by appendicular peritonitis: A case report

“…The diagnosis is uncommon and may mimic hydatid cyst 18 and all types of tumors such as mesenchymal tumors, 19 retroperitoneal tumors, 20 sarcoma, 21 desmoid tumors, 22 ovarian teratoma, 23 and pancreatic tumors, 1 which can lead to an unnecessary aggressive surgical approach or extensive extirpative surgery.…”

Gossypiboma as a rare cause of abdominal mass

“…On the other hand, it has been reported that gossypibomas can mimic haematomas, abscesses, cysts or tumours on transabdominal US 2. Recently reported are some rare cases of retained surgical sponges in the retroperitoneum,8 in the thorax,9 as a supravesical mass simulating a bladder wall after 35 years of an appendectomy10 and even in the neck 11…”

A Gossypiboma From Kazakhstan

“…1 There are various reports of gossypiboma mimicking tumor in multiple locations including the chest, abdomen, retroperitoneum, and even the cranium. [2][3][4] Imaging alone is not reliable for distinguishing between remnant thyroid, recurrent carcinoma, and gossypiboma. 1,5,6 The potential morbidity associated with retained surgical sponges is significant.…”