Intussusception (ultrasound)

Case contributed by Behrang Amini , 22 May 2008
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Yusra Sheikh, 8 Dec 2019

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

Transverse sonography of a palpable abdominal mass shows a swirled pattern of alternating hyperechogenicity and hypoechogenicity. This represents the alternating layers of mucosa, muscularis, and serosa seen in intussusception giving it a 'target' appearance. 

Images Changes:

Image Ultrasound (Transverse) ( update )

Perspective was set to Transverse.

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