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Textiloma in the leg.

Amol C Patel1, Govind S Kulkarni, Sunil G Kulkarni

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Post Graduate Institute of Swashiyog Prathisthan, Extension Area, Miraj - 416 410, India.

Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
|December 9, 2010
PubMed
Summary
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Textiloma, a rare tumor caused by retained gauze, can mimic a pseudo-tumor in the musculoskeletal system. This case highlights its presentation as a soft tissue mass requiring surgical removal.

Keywords:
Textilomaforeign bodypseudotumor

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Area of Science:

  • Musculoskeletal Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Textiloma, a foreign body granuloma, is infrequently reported in the musculoskeletal system.
  • It can present as a soft tissue mass, potentially mimicking a neoplastic or inflammatory process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of textiloma in the lower leg.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering textiloma in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses, especially in patients with a history of surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A case presentation of a patient with a lower leg soft tissue mass.
  • Surgical excision of the mass.
  • Histopathological examination of the excised specimen.

Main Results:

  • A gauze piece encased in fibrous tissue was discovered within the excised soft tissue mass.
  • The mass was initially suspected to be a benign tumor.

Conclusions:

  • Textiloma can present as a tumoral form in the musculoskeletal system.
  • It is crucial to maintain a high index of suspicion for textiloma in cases of unexplained soft tissue masses post-surgery.