Congenital duodenal web: windsock sign

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Repetitive vomiting and abdominal distention

Patient Data

Age: 4 months
Gender: Male

Barium filled sac like appearance that lies entirely within the duodenum. A small amount of barium passes into the distal duodenum and proximal jejunum.

Case Discussion

The findings are consistent with the duodenal windsock sign in a patient with a congenital duodenal web.

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