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Duodenal atresia

Case contributed by: Radswiki

Presentation:

CT perfomed on pregnant patient probably, in view of recurrent pain, and decision must have been taken after a long counselling and contemplation, as sonography was inconclusive.

Patient Data:

Age: 26 weeks gestation
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Modality: CT

Case Discussion:

CT scan of the abdomen of a pregnant woman was performed to rule out appendicitis. Duodenal atresia incidentally noted in the foetus. 

These images are from Dr. Paula Brill's excellent pediatric radiology collection.

Dr. Brill is a professor in the department of radiology (pediatric section) at Weill Cornell.

This case was donated to Radiopaedia.org by Radswiki.net

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