Presentation
Suspected ingestion of a foreign body.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ingested coin
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Well-defined circular radioopaque foreign body (metallic density) is seen in the region of the stomach at the level of the L3 vertebral body in keeping with a coin.
No signs of perforation or obstruction.
Both Lungs are clear with no atelectasis.
Lateral projection not available.
Case Discussion
Radiographic feature of an ingested foreign body (coin) seen in the region of stomach ingested few hours prior according to the parents.