Peritoneal loose bodies, also referred to as peritoneal mice, are formed by torsion of epiploic appendages detaching from the large bowel, subsequently becoming loose within the peritoneal cavity. While often discovered incidentally during laparotomy or autopsy, emerging reports suggest they can manifest with diverse symptoms. Here, we present a 61-year-old patient experiencing lower abdominal pain and irritative voiding symptoms, ultimately diagnosed with a giant peritoneal loose body measuring 6.
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