Intraluminal hyperdense appearance of the small bowel on high resolution computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis secondary to use of Calcium Carbonate tablets (Tums) mimicking a small bowel fistula

Intraluminal hyperdense appearance of the small bowel on high resolution computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis secondary to use of Calcium Carbonate tablets (Tums) mimicking a small bowel fistula

Hyperdensity within the small bowel is most commonly seen with positive oral contrast agents, intraluminal hemorrhage and less likely an abnormal fistulous connection with the colon containing rectally administered contrast. We present the case of a 57-year-old female with a complex history of breas...

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Main Authors: Marlon P. Coelho, MD, Atin Goel, MBBS, Matthew Klumpp, MD, Marissa Mincolla, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Hyperdense
Small-bowel
Calcium Carbonate
Fistula
Mimic
Colon
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320303526

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