Jejunal diverticulosis: sonographic diagnosis.
We report the sonographic appearance of jejunal diverticulosis in 4 cases. Jejunal diverticula appear as multiple peri-intestinal hypoechoic structures on sonographic examination. Many diverticula show communication with the bowel lumen. The diverticular neck formed by the prolapsed mucosal and submucosal layers can be seen as a parallel, echogenic structure traversing the bowel wall. Most diverticula also contain echogenic debris and air-related artifacts. Because jejunal diverticula may be encountered during a sonographic examination, sonologists should be aware of their sonographic appearance to prevent diagnostic errors.
Department of Radiology, Derby City General Hospital, Derby DE22NE, United Kingdom.
Rakesh
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Sinha
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography