Meconium peritonitis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
x-ray

Multiple dilated bowel loops, amorphous intra-abdominal calcifications suggestive of meconium peritonitis.

Small sized colon (unused) on the barium enema study.

Case Discussion

Meconium peritonitis in a neonate.

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