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]
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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]