Abstract
Article: Pediatric Intussusception: The Cinnamon Bun Sign
Authors: Erica Poole, BA, and Steven M. Penny, MA, RT(R), RDMS
Category: Pediatric Sonography [PS]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article titled “Pediatric Intussusception: The Cinnamon Bun Sign,” you will be able to:
Define intussusception
Identify sonographic appearance of intussuscep-tion
Describe clinical findings of intussusception
Which population has the highest risk of intussusception? Adult males Adult females Pediatric males Pediatric females
What is the most common cause of intussusception? Gastroschisis Mega colon Idiopathic Malrotation
What term best describes intussusception? Telescoping Twisting Dilated Thickened
Which vaccination has an association with intussusception? Influenza Hepatitis B Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Rotavirus
Where is the most common location for intussusception to occur? Right upper quadrant Right lower quadrant Left upper quadrant Left lower quadrant
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