title: [Free tumors of the peritoneum. Review of the literature apropos of a case].
abstract: Free bodies in the peritoneum are observed infrequently, particularly large solid tumors as in the present report. Of slightly more frequent occurrence are detached epiploic appendices or cystic tumors. Symptomatology varies greatly according to whether organs are compressed or irritated by the free body. Diagnosis is always preoperative, and the postoperative course simple because the tumor is delivered without dissection or ligature. Prognosis is good since these tumors are benign. Histopathology demonstrates origin and histologic nature of free body, and operation for a "chronic uterine fibroma" in the present case revealed a large free tumor. Operative findings (absence of right appendage) and histology suggested a diagnosis more likely to be of ovarian fibroma with a ruptured pedicle from chronic torsion. Despite the advanced age of the patient (96 years) no postoperative complications were reported.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Les tumeurs libres du péritoine. Revue de la littérature à propos d'un cas.