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Aalok Kumar Yadav1, Pradeep Raj Regmi1, Bibek Koirala1
1Department of Radiology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Insights
Double intussusception, a rare condition in children, can be diagnosed by a unique "double target sign" on ultrasound. This case highlights the importance of early detection and prompt management for this pediatric abdominal emergency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
- Case Reports
Background:
- Intussusception is a common cause of abdominal pain in children, often without a clear identifiable cause (lead point).
- The "target sign" on imaging is characteristic of intussusception.
- A "double target sign" is a rare finding, indicating double intussusception.
Abstract:
Intussusception is one of the common conditions in children presenting with abdominal pain. The exact etiology of intussusception is unknown. Lead point is not identified in the majority of cases in children. Commonly, radiographic evidence suggests the presence of a target sign is diagnosis of intussusception. However, the presence of a double target sign in the case of intussusception is rare and depicts the presence of double intussusception. We present a case report of a 1-year-old child who presented to the emergency department with excessive crying for more than 10 hours. After the initial clinical assessment and acute management, an abdominal ultrasound revealed a double target sign on the sub-hepatic and left para-umbilical region which suggested double intussusception. No lead point was identified in our case. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are the mainstay of management in such cases.
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