Barium retained in diverticula

Case contributed by Hein Els
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
x-ray

Barium present in multiple diverticula projecting over the pelvis, likely associated with the sigmoid colon.

Case Discussion

Multiple barium filled diverticula project over the pelvis. The diverticula are likely at the sigmoid colon. The patient had a barium swallow during the preceding week. 

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