Giant peritoneal loose body: a challenging diagnosis in an asymptomatic patient
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20233932Keywords:
Peritoneal loose body, Giant peritoneal loose body, Abdominal surgery, Intra-peritoneal surgeryAbstract
Peritoneal loose bodies are rare surgical or imaging findings. In most cases, PLBs are small in size, usually from 5 to 20 mm. Giant PLBs measuring more than 50 mm are even rarer. Only a few cases of giant PLBs have been reported. The authors report a case of a giant PLB with only mild symptoms and with no preoperative diagnosis, highlighting the importance of being aware of the characteristic findings of these lesions to establish a correct diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary surgery.
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