The lithopedion - an unusual cause of an abdominal mass

S Afr J Surg. 2011 Aug 31;49(3):140-1.

Abstract

We report the rare case of a lithopedion in an asymptomatic 69-year-old woman with poor antenatal history. Diagnosis was confirmed by plain abdominal X-ray. In view of the patient's age and symptomatology, we opted for conservative management with regular abdominal examination and imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis*
  • Calcinosis / etiology
  • Calcinosis / therapy
  • Female
  • Fetus*
  • Humans