Gossypibomas mimicking echinococcal cyst disease of the lung.

Patel, A M; Trastek, V F; Coles, D T · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Gossypibomas, masses of retained cotton materials, may produce a variety of postoperative complications. This case report of hemoptysis of 18 months' duration and cavitating chest masses in a 62-year-old man with previous cardiac operations illustrates several salient features about the presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of gossypibomas.

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