Hello, My wife went for an abomen CT scan due to wavy pain in adbomen area which goes up to the right upper side. Nephrologist asked us for a CT scan. Now doc says that report is normal but we are worried about a line mentioned in the CT scan (which according to doctor is hard stool , nothing else) - note is made of multiple phleboliths in pelvis . Can you please assist us with this. Her age is 28, married, one baby girl (20 months), height - 5.1
Hello, Phleboliths are masses, deposits or growths which develop in the wall of a vein and are composed of calcium or lime. They are common in the pelvic area and are stationary and harmless; however, they can indicate the presence of more dangerous conditions or diseases. Most adults have phlebitis and are unaffected by them because they are symptomless. Their presence is usually only known after an individual has undergone X-ray imaging related to other health issues. Cause - pelvic phlebitis develop in clots within pelvic veins that have been damaged from increased pressure caused by coughing or during the defecation process. The presence of phlebitis can be a warning sign that more severe conditions, such as colorectal hematomas (benign tumors), are present in the body of young patients. The masses can also indicate that a patient has an enlarged bladder, rectal distention, stomach cancer or other tumors. Hope have been able to answer your query get well soon