Lithopedion: Stone Baby

Charles J. Fagan; Melvyn H. Schreiber; Eugenio G. Amparo

doi:10.1001/archsurg.1980.01380060062018

Lithopedion: Stone Baby

Charles J. Fagan, Melvyn H. Schreiber, Eugenio G. Amparo

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Two cases of lithopedion were encountered. In one case, computerized tomographic (CT) findings are illustrated. There are no classical clinical signs or symptoms that aid in the diagnosis of this rare condition. A calcified fetus and investing membranes are readily identified on a plain film of the abdomen, and these constitute an absolute sign of lithopedion. Excretory urography, barium enema examination, ultrasound, and CT represent other diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of this condition, but they are rarely indicated or valuable.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	764-766
Number of pages	3
Journal	Archives of Surgery
Volume	115
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1980.01380060062018
State	Published - Jun 1980

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