Coexistent lithopedion and live abdominal ectopic pregnancy.
BACKGROUND
Abdominal pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening variant of ectopic pregnancy, and thus its diagnosis and management remain controversial.


METHODS
A multigravida was admitted for complaints of abdominal swelling that had been occurring for 2 years and symptoms of pregnancy in the 3 months before admission. Radiologic studies revealed a live intraabdominal pregnancy at 15 weeks of gestation with a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation. The patient underwent laparotomy, removing both fetuses; the placenta was left in situ. She was discharged 1 week later in good condition.


CONCLUSIONS
The case of a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation and a live intraabdominal ectopic pregnancy was successfully managed.
Massinde
Anthony Naju
AN
From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bugando Medical Center and the Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania; and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, New York.
Rumanyika
Richard
R
Im
Hyunsoon Beatrice
HB
D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery