Figure 1: Axial CT image without oral contrast agent (a) shows a structure with air-fluid-level (arrow) in the former renal bed. After oral contrast axial (b) and coronal images (c) show an air-fluid-level representing a large duodenal diverticulum.
Abdominal imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsZechmann C*, von Tengg-Kobligk H*, Qureshi N*, Giesel FL*, Delorme S* *Department of Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Heidelberg, Germany
Patient64 years, female
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/5231 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.5231 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |