Fluid accumulations present in the lesser omental bursa and the greater peritoneal cavity simultaneously outline a pattern resembling a butterfly. This "butterfly sign" can contribute to a more accurate diagnosis in evaluation of acute pancreatic processes and, more generally, acute abdominal syndromes.
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