The Role of Non-Contrast CT in the Diagnosis of a Rare Cause  of Small Bowel Obstruction Due to Bezoar

Author: Koa Ai Jiun ¹ ; Teh Yong Sim ²
Author Information

1. Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 94300 Kota Semarahan Sarawak
2. Pusat Jantung Sarawak, Kuching-Semarahan Expressway 94300 Kota Semarahan Sarawak
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Bezoar, Non-contrast CT Abdomen, Mottled intraluminal lesion, Small bowel feces sign
From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2023;19(No.2):334-336
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Contrast Enhanced CT Abdomen is usually used to investigate the source of the small bowel obstruction. A 13-year old girl presented with signs of small bowel obstruction and was complicated with acute renal injury. Non-contrast CT Abdomen showed findings consistent with bezoar, and the findings are similar to the features seen in a contrast study. This case shows that both the plain and the contrast CT abdomen give similar findings of bezoar, one not inferior to the other.
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