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Lithopedion with seven years of evolution: Case Report


K Warfa
WP Konya

Abstract

Lithopedion is derived from the Greek words lithos, meaning stone, and paidion, meaning child. It describes an extrauterine fetus that has become calcified. It requires the presence of a medically undetected extrauterine pregnancy with continued asepsis of the products of conception. Earliest case of a lithopedion was described in 1582. To date 330 cases have been reported in literature. We report the case of a seven year calcified abdominal
pregnancy in a woman on follow-up for mental illness. The case brings to light the benefits of thorough history and physical examination.

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eISSN: 2523-0816
print ISSN: 1999-9674