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Axial, sagittal, coronal views noting radiopaque density in lumen of gastric antrum (Arrow).
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A noncontrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis was obtained revealing a moderately dilated stomach with air fluid levels with a noted radiopaque density in the lumen of the gastric antrum measuring 2.1 x 1.8 cm (Figure 1).
Endoscopic removal of gastric antrum foreign body.
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The foreign body was then identified as a plastic bag encasing a separate 2 cm plastic bag with heroin inside, which had sustained a microscopic tear causing a slow opiate toxidrome as well as a gastric outlet obstruction (Figure 2).