Metallic foreign body - abdomen

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

A foreign body (coin) is seen on the abdominal x-ray, suspected to be in the stomach.

ultrasound

US reveals an echogenic line within the stomach.

Case Discussion

Coin removed by endoscopy.

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