27th March, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
Ever heard of a lithopedion, also known as a "stone baby"? Let's explore this rare medical oddity.
Lithopedions occur during an ectopic pregnancy when a fetus implants outside the uterus.
If the fetus dies but the body can't expel it, tissue calcifies around it, creating a "stone baby."
These are rare, often undetected for decades, and discovered during routine scans.
Lithopedions usually cause no symptoms, but sometimes abdominal pain or discomfort might arise.
Treatment involves surgical removal, and thankfully, women can often get pregnant normally afterward.
While a strange medical phenomenon, stone babies remind us of the body's complex ways.
Science never ceases to amaze us! Have you heard of other unusual medical conditions?