Imaging & Radiology · Cardiovascular System · Medium

Phlebolith

Meaning: Calcified thrombus within a vein, very commonly seen in the pelvis.

In practice: Small round pelvic densities with lucent centres; unlike ureteric stones they stay put on serial films.

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