Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Case contributed by Zentout Sofiane
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Projectile vomiting

Patient Data

Age: 1 month
Gender: Male
ultrasound

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.

Annotated image
  • 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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