Textiloma A Case of Foreign Body Mimicking a Spinal Tumor

Abstract

Study Design. Case report Objective. To report a case of foreign body mimicking spinal tumor. Summary of Background Data. Gossypiboma or more broadly retained foreign object is a surgical complication resulting from foreign materials such as cotton or gauze pads and surgical sponge, accidentally left inside a patient's body. Such foreign materials cause foreign body reaction in the surrounding tissue. Methods. A retrospective case report was performed. Informed consent was obtained from patient. Results. We describe a case of textiloma in which the patient presented with low back pain and radiculopathy 12 years after L5S1 discectomy. Imaging revealed a round mass lesion in the sacral space. Conclusion. At the end of surgery, the operative site should be flushed with saline and carefully examined for any foreign materials.