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Lithopedion with seven years of evolution: Case Report
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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.
pregnancy in a woman on follow-up for mental illness. The case brings to light the benefits of thorough history and physical examination.
