title: A pelvic "loose" body tumour causing urinary symptoms in a 73-year-old man.
abstract: Giant peritoneal loose bodies are very rare. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature. The mechanism of their formation is currently unknown. However, the hypothesis is that a detached appendix epiploicae becomes calcified over time in the abdominal cavity. We present a case of a 73-year-old man who presented with urinary symptoms. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis revealed a well circumscribed mass in the pelvis. A firm egg-shaped mass was excised laparoscopically. Histology confirmed a giant loose peritoneal body.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital; University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rosic
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital; University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Khumalo
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital; University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Nethathe