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Citation:
St-Amant M, Gaillard F, Luijkx T, et al. Neuhauser sign (distal ileum). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 05 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-21696
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At the time the article was last revised Frank Gaillard had the following disclosures:
- Radiopaedia Australia Pty Ltd and Radiopaedia Events Pty Ltd, Director, Founder and CEO (Radiopaedia) (ongoing)
- Biogen Australia Pty Ltd, Investigator-Initiated Research Grant for CAD software in multiple sclerosis: finished Oct 2021 (past)
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Neuhauser sign refers to a soap bubble appearance seen in the distal ileum in cases of meconium ileus, related to the air mixed with meconium. It may be seen with barium enema if contrast passes beyond the ileocecal valve or with small-bowel follow-through.
Although classically described with meconial ileus, this sign is nonspecific and may be seen in various conditions, including:
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1. Carty H, Brereton RJ. The distended neonate. Clin Radiol. 1983;34 (4): 367-80. - Pubmed citation
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