The lithopedion – an unusual cause of an abdominal mass
J Ede, S Sobnach, F Castillo, A Bhyat, JH Corbett
Abstract
We report the rare case of a lithopedion in an asymptomatic 69-yearold woman. 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.
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South African Journal of Surgery. ISSN: 0038-2361