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]
Esophageal stenosis exemplified with contrast. [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]
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....
Achalasia – Closed bird-beak sign [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]
