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[Free mobile intra-abdominal "tumor"].

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  • 1Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Kliniken Böblingen im Klinikverbund-Südwest, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Tübingen, Deutschland. m.buntrock@klinikverbund-suedwest.de

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A rare, mobile 3 cm abdominal tumor was discovered and tracked for 2.5 years via imaging. Laparoscopic removal revealed it was a calcified appendix epiploicum, a benign condition.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Intra-abdominal masses can present diagnostic challenges.
  • Mobile, free-floating abdominal tumors are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 3 cm abdominal mass was incidentally detected and monitored over 2.5 years.
  • Serial imaging (ultrasound, CT scans) confirmed the mass's presence but showed variable locations within the abdominal cavity.
  • The patient underwent successful laparoscopic removal of the mobile mass.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination identified the mass as a calcified appendix epiploicum.
  • This finding suggests the mass was an appendage of the colon that became detached and mobile.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare differential diagnoses for mobile intra-abdominal masses.
  • Laparoscopic surgery can be a safe and effective treatment for such conditions.
  • Understanding the etiology of mobile masses aids in accurate diagnosis and patient management.