Presentation
Intermittent abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Intussusception
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Supine abdominal radiograph.
Mild dilatation of bowel loops in the right upper quadrant adjacent a subtle donut shaped soft tissue density. No evidence of pneumoperitoneum.
From the case:
Intussusception
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Ultrasound examination of the right upper quadrant demonstrated bowel within the bowel, with a classic target sign.
Case Discussion
Both x-ray and ultrasound findings are in keeping with intussusception. The patient was transferred to a dedicated pediatric hospital for further management.