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Premature neonate. Sepsis and abdominal distension
Patient Data
Age: 10 days
Gender: Female
From the case:
Necrotizing enterocolitis
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Air-filled distended bowel loops are spread throughout the abdomen.
There is lucent gas within the bowel wall (pneumatosis intestinalis), most clearly visible on right side.
Case Discussion
Final diagnosis was necrotizing enterocolitis in a premature neonate.