Case 06: Intestinal Helminthiasis Ultrasound

Introduction:

Intestinal worms can be visualized with high frequency transducer in suspected cases.

Clinical Features:

9 years old female patient came with the history of
1. Periumbilical pain.
2. Anorexia.

Ultrasound Findings:

Two tubular shaped lumen containing structures are noted with in the transverse colon forming typical target sign.

Images:

Features Suggestive Of:

Intestinal Ascariasis