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Case of the Week 6 2018

*70-year-old male with abdominal pain and vomiting.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer

Answer:
Ileocolic intussusception

Case Discussion:

CT images of abdomen revealed the bowel-in-bowel sign in the right lower quadrant with layering of bowel wall and mesenteric fat.

The most common type of intussusception is ileocolic (90%). Ultrasound signs include the target sign and pseudokidney sign.

References:
1. Ayaz UY, Dilli A, Ayaz S et-al. Ultrasonographic findings of intussusception in pediatric cases. Med Ultrason. 2012;13 (4): 272-6.