Body packer

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Seizure on flight back from Asia.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct

There are extensive ingested foreign bodies measuring 25 x 8mm in the  stomach, small bowel and right and transverse colons. There is no free fluid or gas.

Case Discussion

This patient was confirmed to have ingested amphetamine packets for smuggling. 

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