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Apple core sign

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Rafael Ovalle

Presentation:

55 year old male with abdominal pain and sanguinolent stool.

From the case: Apple core sign

Modality: Barium

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Apple core sign - Barium enema

"Apple core sign" in the distal portion of the descendant colon.

Case Discussion:

55 year old, male patient with history of sanguinolent stool. Barium enema was made and showed the Apple core sign in the distal portion of the descendant colon. This sign is typical of colorectal carcinoma wich produces eccentric thickening of the colon wall. Obstruction is a common finding.