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*Dr. Sartaj Hassasn Shah and Dr. Arif ahmad Wani

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of enteric fever. Subjects and Methods: This prospective study was done on 160 patients who were clinically suspected of enteric fever. Abdominal Ultrasonography (USG) was done in all patients Computed tomography (CT) was done in cases who were equivocal on USG, to find out complications of enteric fever or some alternative pathology to be ruled out. Results: Out of 160 patients splenomegaly was seen in 52 patients, bowel was thickening in 44 patients, mesenteric lymphadenopathy in 40 patients, hepatomegaly in 16 patients, thick walled gall bladder in 32 patients , ascites in 10 patients and mesenteric standing in 7 patients. Conclusion: Imaging findings of enteric fever include splenomegaly, ileo-cecal thickening mesenteric lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and thick walled GB. USG is a useful first line imaging modality for diagnosis of enteric fever in patients who are clinically suspected for enteric fever. Abbreviations: USG- Ultrasonography, CT- Computed tomography, GB- Gallbladder.