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Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Giant intravesical calculus during pregnancy.

Laura Escobar-del Barco¹, Silvia Rodriguez-Colorado, Omar Felipe Dueñas-Garcia

¹Urogynecology Department, Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia Isidro Espinoza de los Reyes, Montes Urales 800 Lomas Virreyes, Mexico City, CP 11000, Mexico.

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Summary

Giant bladder stones during pregnancy are rare but manageable. This case highlights successful surgical removal of a large vesical calculus in a pregnant patient, ensuring a healthy mother and baby.

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Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Published on: April 17, 2019

Area of Science:

Urology
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

Urolithiasis is a common condition, frequently encountered during pregnancy.
Giant vesical calculus in pregnancy is exceptionally rare and poses significant obstetric risks.

Observation:

A 25-year-old primigravida at 25 weeks gestation presented with acute urinary retention and suprapubic pain.
Imaging revealed a giant hyperechoic intravesical mass, indicative of a large bladder stone.

Findings:

Open cystolithotomy successfully removed a massive intravesical calculus.
The patient completed her pregnancy to full term.

Implications:

This case demonstrates that surgical intervention for giant bladder stones during pregnancy can achieve favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing obstetric complications associated with urolithiasis in pregnancy.