Anthony Naju Massinde <br/><br/>
Coexistent lithopedion and live abdominal ectopic pregnancy 

 - Mwanza, Tanzania:   LWW &   Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando]   2009/8/1  
 - Pages 458-460 
 -  Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 114 Issue 2 .
<br/><br/> ABSTRACT:<br/><br/>BACKGROUND: Abdominal pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening variant of ectopic pregnancy, and thus its diagnosis and management remain controversial.<br/><br/>CASE: 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.<br/><br/>CONCLUSION: The case of a concurrent lithopedion of advanced gestation and a live intraabdominal ectopic pregnancy was successfully managed.<br/> 
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