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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
  • Timely diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of adult intussusception diagnosed using point of care ultrasound (POCUS).
  • To illustrate the utility of POCUS in identifying findings suggestive of intussusception.

Main Methods:

  • A 69-year-old male patient presented with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
  • Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) was performed, revealing findings concerning for intussusception.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan was utilized to confirm the diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • POCUS demonstrated findings suggestive of intussusception in the left upper quadrant.
  • CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of intussusception.

Conclusions:

  • Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can be a valuable tool in the initial assessment of suspected intussusception in adults.
  • POCUS findings can prompt further imaging, such as CT, for definitive diagnosis and management planning.