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Lumboperitoneal shunt

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Referred for X-ray abdomen for assessment of lumboperitoneal shunt.

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Female

Abdomen

x-ray

Lumboperitoneal shunt is seen intact with no breaks or interruptions.

Case Discussion

Lumboperitoneal shunts is used for treatment of increased CSF pressure. It connects the spinal subarachnoid space in the lumbar spine and the peritoneal cavity.

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