Abstract
Introduction
Pelvic masses have become one of the common reasons why females present in the gynecological unit. Amongst these, uterine fibroid is one of the commonest1.
Degenerative changes, of which hyalinization is the commonest and calcification occurs in about 4% of fibroids.2 These calcifications are usually dense and amorphous, making them readily visible on plain abdominal radiographs. However, other related calcified masses can present in this way, especially when located in the pelvic cavity. A rare calcified dermoid cyst mass is one of such masses.3 Differentiating this from a fibroid on plain radiograph/ ultrasound could present a diagnostic challenge as in case presented below.
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Corresponding Author
Adeniyi AA.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Afe Babalola University/ Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, Nigeria
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i8.63
