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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2024; 12(24): 5622-5627
Published online Aug 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i24.5622
“Keyboard sign” and “coffee bean sign” in the prenatal diagnosis of ileal atresia: A case report
Zhi-Hui Fei, Qi-Yi Zhou, Ling Fan, Chan Yin
Zhi-Hui Fei, Qi-Yi Zhou, Ling Fan, Chan Yin, Department of Ultrasound, Changde Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changde 415000, Hunan Province, China
Co-first authors: Zhi-Hui Fei and Qi-Yi Zhou
Author contributions: Yin C, Fei ZH and Zhou QY were responsible for writing the manuscript; Zhou QY and Fan L collected the patient data; The surgery was performed by Yin C and Fei ZH; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chan Yin, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Ultrasound, Changde Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, No. 1058 Dongting Avenue, Wuling District, Changde 415000, Hunan Province, China. ycyyh2024@163.com
Received: April 10, 2024
Revised: May 28, 2024
Accepted: June 24, 2024
Published online: August 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The prenatal diagnosis of ileal atresia is difficult. The sonographic features of “keyboard sign” and “coffee bean sign” are helpful to diagnose the location of congenital jejunal and ileal atresia.