Presentation
The patient is complaining of vomiting, bloody stool, and periodical crying.
Patient Data
Age: 5 months
Gender: Male
From the case:
Intussusception
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Ultrasound of the abdomen shows a cylindrical mass consisting of an outer hypoechoic ring surrounding a loop of bowel, consistent with intussusception, with free fluid.
Case Discussion
Intussusception is an important cause of an acute abdomen in children. It is an emergency case and should be diagnosed immediately otherwise the result will be less than ideal.