Intravesical textiloma mistook for bladder stone: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Intravesical textiloma is a rare surgical complication, that may cause nonspecific lower urinary tract symptoms. Clinicians should consider it in patients with a history of bladder surgery and persistent or new‐onset urinary symptoms. Abstract Intravesical textiloma is a rare condition usually presents asymptomatic or with non specific symptoms. A 72 years old man with prior open prostatectomy presented lower urinary tract symptoms and diagnosed with bladder stones, explorative laparotomy revealed semi calcified gauze. Similar history should prompt suspicion of this condition.

Keywords

• bladder tumor
• case report
• foreign body
• retained surgical sponge
• textiloma