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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A double contrast [[barium enema]] will demonstrate the presence of multiple tiny target like or a | A double contrast [[barium enema]] will demonstrate the presence of multiple tiny target-like or a pinwheel shaped collections of [[barium]], associated with s-shaped filling defects and appearance characteristic of a male worm with a coiled tip. | ||
==Other Imaging Findings== | ==Other Imaging Findings== | ||
===Double contrast barium enema=== | ===Double contrast barium enema=== | ||
*The characteristic appearance of male [[Trichuris trichiura|T. trichiura]] on double contrast [[barium enema]] is the presence of multiple tiny target like or | *The characteristic appearance of male ''[[Trichuris trichiura|T. trichiura]]'' on double contrast [[barium enema]] is the presence of multiple tiny target-like or pinwheel shaped collections of [[barium]] associated with s-shaped filling defects. | ||
*The male adult | *The male adult has an s-like shape. [[Barium]] gets trapped in the complete loop of the "s," appearing as a pinwheel shaped collection. This corresponds to the posterior coiled portion of the worm. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
A double contrast barium enema will demonstrate the presence of multiple tiny target-like or a pinwheel shaped collections of barium, associated with s-shaped filling defects and appearance characteristic of a male worm with a coiled tip.
Other Imaging Findings
Double contrast barium enema
- The characteristic appearance of male T. trichiura on double contrast barium enema is the presence of multiple tiny target-like or pinwheel shaped collections of barium associated with s-shaped filling defects.
- The male adult has an s-like shape. Barium gets trapped in the complete loop of the "s," appearing as a pinwheel shaped collection. This corresponds to the posterior coiled portion of the worm.