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Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Case contributed by Zentout Sofiane

Diagnosis almost certain

Citation, DOI, disclosures and case data

Citation:

Sofiane Z, Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-166793

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-166793

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/cases/166793?embed_domain=external.radpair.com%27%5B0%5Dfavicon.ico

rID:

166793

Disclosures:

At the time the case was submitted for publication Zentout Sofiane had no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose.

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Case published:

22 Apr 2023

Revisions:

6 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Gastrointestinal, Paediatrics

Quiz mode:

Included

Presentation

Projectile vomiting

Patient Data

Age: 1 month

Gender: Male

From the case: Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

ultrasound

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The length of the pyloric canal measures 27mm, and the pyloric muscle measures 4.2mm in thickness.

Target sign, cervix sign, and antral nipple sign are demonstrated.

From the case: Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

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Red: pyloric canal
Green: pyloric muscle
Yellow: antral nipple sign
Purple: cervix sign

Case Discussion

Ultrasound features are consistent with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

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