Abstract
Objective To investigate the imaging characteristics of primary abdominal cocoon in order to improve diagnosis level.Methods The imaging data of 5 cases of primary abdominal cocoon proved by surgery and pathology were retrospectively analyzed.Results Abdominal plain X-ray suggested intestinal obstruction in 3 out of 5 cases.The gastrointestinal barium meal showed cauliflower signal in all 5 cases;CT suggested a conglomeration of multiple small bowel loops in the 5 cases and the intestinal loops seemed to be encapsulated in a thickened capsule.Conclusion Abdominal cocoon should be taken into consideration when gastrointestinal barium meal shows cauli flower signal and CT displays conglomeration. Key words: Abdominal cocoon; Intestinal obstruction; Peritoneal disease
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