title: Solar eclipse sign of intussusception on barium enema.
abstract: The colographic appearance of intussusception is variously described as a claw sign, pincer defect, shouldering effect, and coiled-spring pattern. This report adds a new radiographic sign to the list. An end-on view of an intussusception on barium enema shows a ring of contrast resembling a solar eclipse. Familiarity with this bizarre appearance is desirable, lest it may be mistaken for spillage of barium due to a colonic perforation.
authors.affiliation: Plot 170, Door 6, David George Cross Street Madipakkam, Chennai 600091, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Raveenthiran
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007443:Intussusception / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate