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Citation:
St-Amant M, Morgan M, Bell D, Kirklin complex. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-19921
The Kirklin complex is a combination of the Carman meniscus sign associated with a radiolucent semicircular zone surrounding the elevated ridge of the ulcer. This complex is seen in cases of gastric adenocarcinoma on barium studies.
History and etymology
Byrl Raymond Kirklin, (1888-1957 2) an American radiologist described this appearance.
See also
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1. Gloyna RE, Zornoza J, Goldstein HM. Primary ulcerative carcinoma of the esophagus. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1977;129 (4): 599-600. AJR Am J Roentgenol (citation) - Pubmed citation
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2. Jenkinson EL. Byrl Raymond Kirklin, M.D., 1888–1957. Radiology 1957;68:877-878. https://doi.org/10.1148/68.6.877
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