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A 74-year-old woman presented to the gastroenterology clinic with a long history of bloating and abdominal distention. On physical examination, the abdomen was found to be distended but was nontender on palpation, with normal bowel sounds. This image shows findings on computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A. Diffuse mesenteric hydatid cyst disease

B. Senile ileus

C. Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis

D. Intestinal lipomatosis

E. Food bolus obstruction

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