Abdominal pregnancy with lithopedion formation presenting as a pelvic abscess.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Abdominal pregnancy with lithopedion formation is rare and its presentation as a pelvic abscess has not been reported.

CASE:

A 38-year-old, gravida 1, para 0, presented with signs and symptoms of a pelvic abscess, which turned out to be a lithopedion from a 16-week abdominal pregnancy that had been terminated by a potassium chloride injection 2 years earlier. Intravenous antibiotics were followed by surgical removal of the lithopedion.

CONCLUSION:

Pelvic abscess is an added complication of a lithopedion. Surgical removal to prevent such complications can be considered, balanced against the high operative risks.

• Authors: T Jain, L O Eckert
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 96 Issue 5 Pt 2 Pg. 808-10 (Nov 2000) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11094214 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abortion, Therapeutic (adverse effects)
• Abscess (etiology)
• Adult
• Calcinosis (etiology)
• Female
• Fetus (pathology)
• Humans
• Pelvis
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy, Abdominal