Gamuts

Enterolith

An enterolith is a mineral concretion or calculus formed anywhere in the gastrointestinal system. Enteroliths are uncommon and usually incidental findings but, once found, they require at a minimum watchful waiting. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Fecalith
May Cause
Abdominal calcification in an infant or child
Annular abdominal calcification
Cecal lesion
Intestinal obstruction in an adult
Lower abdominal calcification
Multiple small bowel filling defects
Nonvisceral abdominal calcification
Solitary small bowel mass with preserved mucosa
Synonyms
Fecalith
May Cause
Abdominal calcification in an infant or child
Annular abdominal calcification
Cecal lesion
Intestinal obstruction in an adult
Lower abdominal calcification
Multiple small bowel filling defects
Nonvisceral abdominal calcification
Solitary small bowel mass with preserved mucosa


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