A calcified lesion on abdominal X-ray.
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A 76-year-old woman presented with abdominal discomfort and constipation for a few months. Routine blood tests were normal. Colonoscopy was performed which revealed no colonic lesions. However, a large calcified lesion was detected on plain abdominal X-ray (Fig 1). What is the nature of the lesion? What should be the next step of investigation? Is any treatment required, and if so what is the appropriate treatment?
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi
دوره 10 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004