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Bubble gum simulating abdominal calcifications.

E Geller1, E M Smergel

  • 1Department of Radiology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA.

Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1992
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Bubble gum in the stomach appears as high attenuation on computed tomography (CT) scans. This finding was confirmed in children and a volunteer, highlighting CT

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Imaging

Background:

  • Computed tomography (CT) is a vital imaging modality.
  • Accurate interpretation of incidental findings is crucial.
  • Ingestion of foreign bodies can present diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the computed tomography (CT) appearance of ingested bubble gum.
  • To determine the radiodensity of bubble gum on CT scans.
  • To aid radiologists in identifying bubble gum as a cause of high attenuation in the stomach.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of abdominal CT scans in two pediatric patients with suspected gastric foreign bodies.
  • In vitro CT examination of bubble gum samples.
  • CT imaging of a volunteer who intentionally swallowed bubble gum.

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Main Results:

  • Ingested bubble gum demonstrated characteristic high attenuation within the stomach on CT.
  • Bubble gum samples consistently showed high attenuation values ranging from 178 to 345 Hounsfield units (HU).
  • The gum base, containing calcium carbonate, exhibited even higher attenuation (476 HU).

Conclusions:

  • Bubble gum is identifiable on CT scans due to its high attenuation.
  • Radiologists should consider bubble gum ingestion when encountering high-attenuation material in the stomach.
  • Understanding the CT characteristics of common ingested items improves diagnostic accuracy.