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Case #10

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Demographics: 54 years old, Male
Indication: Confirm feeding tube placement

Case #10

Findings

  • Feeding tube tip overlies the proximal jejunum
  • Marked enlargement of the spleen, measuring 20 cm in craniocaudal span
  • Displacement of bowel loops away from the left upper quadrant
  • Nonobstructive bowel gas pattern

Diagnosis

Splenomegaly

Sample Report

Feeding tube tip overlies the proximal jejunum.

Marked splenomegaly with associated displacement of bowel loops away from the left upper quadrant.

Nonobstructive bowel gas pattern.

Discussion

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References

  • Vancauwenberghe T, Snoeckx A, Vanbeckevoort D, Dymarkowski S, Vanhoenacker FM. Imaging of the spleen: what the clinician needs to know. Singapore Med J 2015; 56: 133-144.

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