Presentation
Recent caesarean section surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Gossypiboma
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Abdominopelvic x-ray demonstrates a radiopaque curvilinear structure in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, which is a typical picture of a gossypiboma.
Case Discussion
This case typically demonstrates a gossypiboma (retained surgical gauze).
The patient underwent surgery, and the surgical gauze was removed.