Huge laparotomy pad granuloma simulating a gastric wall tumor

An unusual late sequel to hysterectomy

A case is reported of a large infected foreign body granuloma associated with a retained non-opaque swab presenting 9 years after hysterectomy. An abdominal radiography and whole body computed tomography (CT) scanning demonstrated gas collections in a large abdominal mass. The case underlines the necessity for using radioopaque swabs in all surgical operations.