Lithopedion: stone baby
C. J. Fagan, M. H. Schreiber and E. G. Amparo
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.
