Gastric Varices

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Esophagus & Stomach

The gastric “string of pearls” sign is caused by a string of varices around gastric fundus. Etiology: Splenic/Portal venous thrombosis due to pancreatitis. [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]

Achalasia – open

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Esophagus & Stomach

Achalasia – Open bird-beak sign Open “bird-beak” sign suggestive of adenocarcinoma of the gastric fundus. This disease entity presents as ‘achalasia’, however, in true achalasia the radiologic sign is different. [Courtesy of N....