Abdominal Calcified Masses

Short communication

English

A. E. Ashour 1, F. A. Gamil 2, A. Elwi 3

1-Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. 2-Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. 3-Currently Visiting Professor, University of Garyounis; formerly Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology, Cairo University and University of Garyounis.

Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 2, No.1. January 1979:79-80

Abstract

Abdominal calcified masses were shown by X-ray to be scattered in relation to the large intestine. These masses were found to consist of relatively hard shell and a core of calcium, carbonate and phosphate; is felt that these are hydatid cysts which ceased growth and slowly calcified.

Keywords: Abdominal Calcified Masses

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