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Lithopedion coexisting with a huge uterine fibroid: A case report


B. Sulaiman
M.T. Sani
A.H. Binji
R. Ibrahim

Abstract

A lithopedion (stone baby) is a rare phenomenon seen in advanced abdominal pregnancy. There are few cases reported in Africa. This is a case report of a  50‑year‑old woman who presented with a complaint of an abdominal swelling for 15 years. She was suspected to have a uterine fibroid. She was  subsequently prepared for myomectomy. Intraoperatively, she was found to have a calcified intact fetus with a coexisting huge uterine fibroid. She had  extirpation of the calcified fetus and myomectomy. She did well  postoperatively and was discharged home on the 7th day.

Key words: Abdominal pregnancy; lithopedion; uterine fibroid.


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