Post-Cholecystectomy Gossypiboma Mimicking the Liver Hydatid Cyst

Abstract

Gossypiboma is also called as retained foreign body or surgical sponge a rare and serious complication following the major surgical intervention. It is commonly occurred after major abdomino-pelvic surgery and can cause significant morbidity and mortality. We present a case of large gossypiboma within the liver parenchyma in post-operative patient radiologically mimicking the hydatid cyst and its surgical findings.