Kalu, 35-year old male presented with the history of recurrent attacks of colicky abdominal pain. Barium meal follow through was done. What is the name of this radiological sign?
Correct Answer: String sign of Kantor
Description: On Barium meal follow throughIn GI TB -contraction of mesocolon 1. Pulled - up cecum 2. Obtuse I/C Angle 3. Goose Neck Deformity - Rapid uptake of barium into colon due to Formation of Transverse ulcers in ileum which causes hyper irritability- Narrowed appearance of ileum aka "STERLEIN SIGN".- Persistent narrowing due to strictures - STRING SIGN OF KANTOR- Sterlein sign & string sign of Kantor - are seen in GITB, as well as Crohn's disease.- In chronic cases, thickened IC valve, rigid cecum, narrowed ileum is known as UMBRELLA SIGN/ FLIESHER'S SIGN
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