Intussusception (Radiology)

Intussusception (Radiology)

Imaging features

USG

• Oval hypoechoic mass
  • Pseudokidney or doughnut sign
  • Hypoechoic rim with central echogenicity
  • Multiple layers and concentric rings
• Small amount of peritoneal fluid or Large amount of peritoneal fluid(suggests perforation, especially echogenic ascites)
• Diameter

• Etc
  • Spontaneous reduction of intussusception is a well-known phenomenon that has been documented sonographically
  • Transient small bowel intussusception is a common occurrence, especially in patients with hyperperistalsis
    • not associated with substantial edema in the intussuscepted loops->thinner peripheral rim

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