An unusual late sequel to hysterectomy.
A case is reported of a large infected foreign body granuloma associated with a retained non-opaque swab presenting 9 years after hysterectomy. An abdominal radiography and whole body computed tomography (CT) scanning demonstrated gas collections in a large abdominal mass. The case underlines the necessity for using radioopaque swabs in all surgical operations.
D000005:Abdomen; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors