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September 2010

Hypoechoic mass in the left lower abdomen
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Clinical information

Incidental finding during an ultrasound examination of the lower abdomen in a patient with pain in lower abdomen

Ultrasound Images & Clips

colon polyp

Hypoechoic mass in the left lower abdomen
Hypoechoic mass in the left lower abdomen
Longitudinal image of the mass. The mass has a hilum
Longitudinal image of the mass. The mass has a hilum
The mass shows vascularity from this hilum
The mass shows vascularity from this hilum
The mass has a stalk arasing from the hlum
The mass has a stalk arasing from the hlum
The mass has a very long stalk
The mass has a very long stalk
The mass is located within the descending colon
The mass is located within the descending colon
Transverse image of the mass showing its position within the descending colon
Transverse image of the mass showing its position within the descending colon
Curved tubular structure in the small bowel in a 71 year old female patient. The structure was interpreted as a possible foreign body like a feedind tube or a large roundworm
Curved tubular structure in the small bowel in a 71 year old female patient. The structure was interpreted as a possible foreign body like a feedind tube or a large roundworm
Another image of the same tubular structure in the same patient
Another image of the same tubular structure in the same patient
Transverse image of the structue within the small bowel surrounded by some fluid. The diagnosis in this case could not be confirmed because the patient was treated for a compltetely different problem.
Transverse image of the structue within the small bowel surrounded by some fluid. The diagnosis in this case could not be confirmed because the patient was treated for a compltetely different problem.

Conclusion

Ultrasound is not a screening method for intraluminal structures, because air within the bowel can obscure lesions. However sometimes intraluminal stuctures like polyps and carcinomas can be found Also sometimes foreign bodies and roundworms can be seen. In the second patient the diagnosis unfortunately could not be confirmed. She never had a tube placed. No foreign body could be retreived and the stucture was not visible on a CT scan made the same day. The patient had not been abroad making a roundworm unlikely.
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References            
Tumours of the large bowel and rectum: possibilities and limitations of sonographic evaluation]
Macheiner P, Hollerweger A, Rettenbacher T, Gritzmann N.
Ultraschall Med. 2007 Jun;28(3):301-6.

Details

  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 58

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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