Areae gastricae
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Title
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Areae Gastricaegastricae
Status
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Body
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The areae gastricae a fine reticular network sometimesare often seen indirectly on double contrast images of the stomach. If there is adequate coating of the stomach with barium, they may be seen in ~80% of patients, and their prominence increases with age 1.
-<p>The areae gastricae a fine reticular network sometimes seen on double contrast images of the stomach. If there is adequate coating of the stomach with barium, they may be seen in ~80% of patients, and their prominence increases with age <sup>1</sup>.</p>- +<p>The areae gastricae are often seen indirectly on double contrast images of the stomach. If there is adequate coating of the stomach with barium, they may be seen in ~80% of patients, and their prominence increases with age <sup>1</sup>.</p>
Diagnostic Certainty
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Findings
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Zoomed-in image of the gastric antrum, showing a fine reticular network compatible with channels between areae gastricae.
Images Changes:
Image Barium ( update )
Description
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The fine reticular network in the gastric antrum outlines areas/islands of normal gastric mucosa.
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Question
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How can one tell if the stomach is adequately coated with barium in a fluoroscopic exam?
Answer
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There should be a continuous white line around the edge of the stomach.
If the areae gastricae can be seen, then this also is an indication of adequate coating, but since they are seen in ~80% of patients, this finding is not reliable for every patient.
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