Pneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum

CASE

Small amount of gas bubbles from peritoneum can be seen within the oesophageal hiatus. This may mimic an epiphrenic diverticulum, which is not present. Bilateral pleural effusion and nasogastric tube.

Radiology image - Pneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum: Thorax, Mediastinum and pleural cavity, Oesophagus: CT - Computed tomography

Pneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum

Pneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum: CT - Computed tomographyPneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum: CT - Computed tomographyPneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum: CT - Computed tomographyPneumoperitoneum, mimic of epiphrenic diverticulum: CT - Computed tomography
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