Sonographic observations in a patient with typhlitis.
The sonographic findings in a patient with typhlitis are presented. Sonography showed a solid mass with a "target" sign in the right lower quadrant, continuous with the ascending colon. In addition to suggesting the diagnosis, sonography was helpful in the follow-up examination of the patient because it was able to assess the gradual decrease in the thickness of the bowel wall and ultimate resolution of the inflammatory process.
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Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21205.
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D000741:Anemia, Aplastic; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography