Lithopedion (Stone Baby): A Review and Case Report

Rebina Moirangthem

Abstract: Lithopedion is the term given to dead calcified fetus which can remain unidentified for decades. It is a very rare phenomenon occurring in ectopic pregnancy. The immune system of the mother fails to absorbed the dead fetus if the fetus is large usually after a gestational age of 3 months which encases in calcium in order to protect the body from possible infections. Approximately 400 cases have been reported in the medical history so far. It remains asymptomatic therefore, mostly it is incidentally detected on investigating for other medical conditions. It is often detected in abdominal and pelvic CT scan, MRI scan, X - ray.

Keywords: Lithopedion, Ectopic pregnancy, Stone baby, Calcified mass, Abdominal mass

How to Cite?: Rebina Moirangthem, "Lithopedion (Stone Baby): A Review and Case Report", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 220-223, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25702150435, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25702150435