Case: Abdomen radiograph #6303368
Abdomen Intermediate
Read this radiograph systematically before revealing the answer. What is the main abnormality?
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Answer: Chilaiditi sign (colon interposed under the diaphragm)
What to look for in chilaiditi sign (colon interposed under the diaphragm)
- Colon between the liver and the diaphragm, with visible haustra.
Description by the image author (may be in another language): Air under the right hemidiaphragm caused by Chilaiditi's sign.
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Educational case. The diagnosis comes from the image's documented source; the "what to look for" list describes the condition in general and is not a report of this individual image.
