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Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Long-axis view through the hypertrophied pylorus shows a thickened, hypoechoic muscularis layer and an elongated pyloric channel. Hypoechoic glucose solution in antrum creates an excellent acoustic window. Adjacent gallbladder is a useful landmark for finding the pylorus.

Caption:   Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Long-axis view through the hypertrophied pylorus shows a thickened, hypoechoic muscularis layer and an elongated pyloric channel. Hypoechoic glucose solution in antrum creates an excellent acoustic window. Adjacent gallbladder is a useful landmark for finding the pylorus.
 
Source:   Pediatric Gastrointestinal Emergencies
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