Small bowel obstruction - string of pearls sign

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

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Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Multiple small lucencies in a row is compatible with the string of pearls sign, one of the signs indicative of small bowel obstruction.

Case Discussion

String of pearls sign

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