Ingested coin

Case contributed by Grace Carpenter
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Presenting following suspected ingestion of a coin.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Small coin seen in the region of the stomach, with no signs of perforation or obstruction. Lateral projection not available.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates imaging findings following the ingestion of a coin by a small child.

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