Presentation
CT perfomed on pregnant patient probably, in view of recurrent pain, and decision must have been taken after a long counseling and contemplation, as sonography was inconclusive.
Patient Data
Age: 26 weeks gestation
Gender: Female
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Duodenal atresia
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CT scan of the abdomen of a pregnant woman was performed to rule out appendicitis. Duodenal atresia incidentally noted in the fetus.
Case Discussion
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.
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