Case report: The "veiled right kidney sign"--an ultrasound finding in retroperitoneal perforation of the duodenum.
We report a case of traumatic duodenal perforation where the diagnosis was first considered during abdominal ultrasound examination. A subsequent CT scan identified the site of perforation which was confirmed at laparotomy. This condition typically produces few clinical signs or symptoms initially but has a high mortality related to delayed diagnosis. The ultrasound findings that prompted early diagnosis are described.
McWilliams
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RG
Department of Radiology, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Blakeborough
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Johnson
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Weston
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D000328:Adult; D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D005740:Gases