Lithopedion presenting as intra-abdominal abscess and fecal fistula: report of a case and review of the literature.
A rare case of unrecognized and long-standing lithopedion ("stone baby") with erosion into the bowel with fecal fistula formation is described. A literature review is also presented.
Department of Surgery, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Stephen R
SR
Odom
Mordechai
M
Gemer
Arturo P
AP
Muyco
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D003125:Colostomy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery