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Diagnosis of lithokelyphos by computed tomography
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|February 1, 1983
Summary
A rare lithopedion, or stone child, was found as an undiagnosed abdominal mass in a woman with cervical cancer. This case highlights the uncommon formation of lithopedions from abdominal pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Gynecology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lithopedion formation is a rare complication of abdominal pregnancy, where a fetus calcifies within the abdominal cavity.
- Undiagnosed abdominal masses can present diagnostic challenges, particularly in patients with concurrent serious conditions like cervical cancer.