LITHOPEDION: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

This article presents a case of lithopedion, a rare condition characterized by the calcification of a deceased fetus within the mothers abdomen. The objective is to highlight the clinical features, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies associated with this phenomenon. We describe the case of a 34-year-old patient, gravida 2 para 1 (G2P1), in whom lithopedion was incidentally discovered during a cesarean section.A lithopedion, also known as a stone baby, refers to the calcification of a fetus following intra-abdominal fetal demise. This occurs when the non-viable fetus is encased in a calcified shell, a process termed fetal mummification. It is an exceptionally rare outcome of a failed intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy [1].Our case is unusual, as the lithopedion was discovered incidentally during a cesarean section in a woman with a history of infertility. The newborn presented in a breech position, likely due to the reduced intrauterine space caused by an adnexal mass.