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From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:15:23 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 20 Apr 2000, Collins, wrote: >
>Could someone explain to me what a pelvic phlebolith is?
>
>Thanks

This is an X-Ray finding. It literally translates as vein stone. They are frequently seen in women who have no symptoms and are perfectly healthy. We have lots of theories as to where they might come from, but no one really knows.

RDB

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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