Peritoneal Loose Body

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Peritoneal loose bodies, also known as peritoneal mice, are calcified pieces of necrotic tissue found in the peritoneal cavity. They are usually asymptomatic and small, ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 cm in size, but rarely may be up to 5 to 10 cm in size. These free-floating masses are the result of torsed, infarcted, or detached epiploic appendages that eventually become fibrotic. They are quite rare and usually present as small, white or pale gray, egg-shaped objects with a smooth glistening surface.   

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