Swallowed jackstone

Case contributed by Yaïr Glick
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Swallowed toy.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Metal jackstone in alimentary tract.

Case Discussion

As the jackstone is metal, it is clearly visible (radiopaque) on the radiograph. Had it been made of organic material (e.g. wood, plastic), it would have been radiolucent.

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