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Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Seizure on flight back from Asia.

Patient Data:

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Modality: CT

There are extensive ingested foreign bodies measuring 25 x 8mm in the  stomach, small bowel and right and transverse colons. There is no free fluid or gas.

Case Discussion:

This patient was confirmed to have ingested amphetamine packets for smuggling. 

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