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CASE 168

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History: A 24-year-old man presents with fever and abdominal pain and distention.

1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figure A? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Abscess

B. Mucocele

C. Hematoma

D. Stromal tumor

E. Urinary retention

2. What is the cause for the high-density focus within this abnormality shown in figure 2? (Hint: The plain radiograph shown in Figure C may be helpful.)

A. Calcification

B. Surgical sponge

C. Gunshot remnant

D. Contrast enhancement

3. Why is it radiopaque?

A. Calcification

B. Metallic strip

C. Impregnated material

D. Contrast enhancement

4. What treatment may be performed by the radiologist?

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