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RID35461 pseudokidney sign

definition

Kidney-shaped mass that is hyperechoic centrally and hypoechoic peripherally on ultrasound. Represents longitudinal view of intussusception; mesentery fat is hyperechoic, edematous intussusceptum is hypoechoic.

comment

http://radiology.rsna.org/cgi/content/full/211/2/395