Gas-containing gallstone
Abdominal imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsAlves N, Sousa M, Herédia V.
Patient66 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/7689 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.7689 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |