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Endoscopic extraction of a peritoneal loose body: a case report of an infant
Koushi Asabe1, Takafumi Maekawa, Yuichi Yamashita
1Second Department of Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 45-1, 7-chome Nanakuma Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan. asabe@fukuoka-u.ac.jp
Insights
A rare case of a peritoneal loose body presenting as an abdominal mass in an infant is detailed. This condition, typically seen in adults, should be considered in pediatric abdominal masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
- Urology
Background:
- Peritoneal loose bodies are uncommon intra-abdominal findings.
- They are typically identified in the pelvic region of adult patients.
- The etiology and presentation in pediatric populations are not well-established.
Observation:
- A 2-month-old female infant presented with an abdominal mass.
- The abdominal mass was diagnosed as a peritoneal loose body.
- The infant also experienced a urinary tract infection.
Findings:
- The peritoneal loose body was mobile and presented as a significant abdominal mass.
- This finding is atypical given the usual location in adult patients.
- The association with urinary tract infection in this infant warrants further investigation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering peritoneal loose bodies in the differential diagnosis of pediatric abdominal masses.
- Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for appropriate management.
- Further research is needed to understand the specific presentation and management of peritoneal loose bodies in infants and children.
Abstract:
A 2-month-old female infant with a peritoneal loose body presenting as an abdominal mass and urinary tract infection is described. Peritoneal loose bodies are usually found in the pelvis of adult patients. A peritoneal loose body should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a mobile lesion found in the abdomen.