Rim calcified pelvic mass - large fibroid

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Post-stenting check x-ray done.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Large rim calcified mass in the pelvis.  

The presence of the JJ stent conveniently shows that this is not a calcified bladder wall, but is superior to bladder. Note also left renal lower pole calculus.

Case Discussion

Subsequent CT (not shown) showed this to be a large, peripherally calcified fibroid within a bulky multifibroid uterus. 

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