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2017•Journal of radiology and nuclear medicineOpen access

X-RAY DIAGNOSIS OF A GIANT SIGMOID COPROLITH IN THE SIGMOID COLON

M I Davidov, V. V. Shtapova, A. V. Faynshteyn, O. E. Nikonova

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The paper describes a rare case of a giant calculus (measuring 22×15×12 cm and weighing 3250 g) in the sigmoid colon in a 28- year-old man. Extraorgan extraintestinal tumors of the abdominal cavity were misdiagnosed by endoscopic techniques. The efficient use of radiologic methods and especially multidetector computed tomography with 3D reconstruction allowed one to make an accurate preoperative diagnosis of a coprolith in the sigmoid colon and to perform successful surgery.

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The paper describes a rare case of a giant calculus (measuring 22×15×12 cm and weighing 3250 g) in the sigmoid colon in a 28- year-old man. Extraorgan extraintestinal tumors of the abdominal cavity were misdiagnosed by endoscopic techniques. The efficient use of radiologic methods and especially multidetector computed tomography with 3D reconstruction allowed one to make an accurate preoperative diagnosis of a coprolith in the sigmoid colon and to perform successful surgery.

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The paper describes a rare case of a giant calculus (measuring 22×15×12 cm and weighing 3250 g) in the sigmoid colon in a 28- year-old man. Extraorgan extraintestinal tumors of the abdominal cavity were misdiagnosed by endoscopic techniques. The efficient use of radiologic methods and especially multidetector computed tomography with 3D reconstruction allowed one to make an accurate preoperative diagnosis of a coprolith in the sigmoid colon and to perform successful surgery.

Key concepts: Medicine, Sigmoid function, Sigmoid colon, Radiology, Computed tomography, Abdominal cavity, Multidetector computed tomography, Abdominal computed tomography

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