Primary enterolithiasis a rare cause of recurrent subacute intestinal obstruction: a case report

Dr.Shwetank Prakash; Dr Varun Kumar Agarwal

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

Primary enterolithiasis a rare cause of recurrent subacute intestinal obstruction: a case report

Dr. Shwetank Prakash, Dr Varun Kumar Agarwal

Abstract :

Primary enterolithiasis is a rare entity, occurring in association with pathological conditions that lead to hypomotility and stasis. It may be asymptomatic or may present with sub–acute or acute intestinal obstruction, but specific radiological diagnosis of primary enterolithiasis is uncommon. Definitive treatment of enterolithiasis with small intestinal obstruction is essentially surgical. We report a case of 57 year old diabetic female with SAIO for 2 years with H/o cholecystectomy 3 years back. The X – ray KUB showed a calcified shadow measuring 51*41 mm and the CECT revealed a hyperdense rounded lesion in right iliac fossa. Exploratory laparotomy was done and a single approx. 5 cm round stone was found 10 cm proximal to ICJ