title: Textiloma in the leg.
abstract: Textiloma is defined as a tumor formed due to retained gauze. It is rarely reported in the musculoskeletal system. We are presenting a case with a soft tissue swelling over the lateral aspect of the lower third of the leg, come for implant removal of the distal tibia and fibular fracture. We removed the soft tissue mass enbloc thinking it to be a benign tumor. On cutting the mass on the operation table, a gauze piece encased by fibrous tissue was found. Textiloma can present as tumoral forms and can mimic as a pseudo-tumor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Post Graduate Institute of Swashiyog Prathisthan, Extension Area, Miraj - 416 410, India.
authors.forename: Amol C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Govind S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Kulkarni
authors.forename: Sunil G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Kulkarni