Giant peritoneal mouse: A rare case presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms

Peritoneal loose bodies called ‘peritoneal mice' are rare entities that can grow to large sizes and produce lower urinary tract symptoms due to a mass effect. We describe a case that was managed with laparoscopic removal of the mass with complete resolution of symptoms.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shailesh Chandra Sahay, Pawan Kesarwani, Ajay Jain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2018;volume=34;issue=4;spage=295;epage=296;aulast=Sahay
Description
Summary:Peritoneal loose bodies called ‘peritoneal mice' are rare entities that can grow to large sizes and produce lower urinary tract symptoms due to a mass effect. We describe a case that was managed with laparoscopic removal of the mass with complete resolution of symptoms.
ISSN:0970-1591
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