Medusa lock appearance in X ray is seen in______________?

Correct answer: A. Ascariasis

  • A. Ascariasis
  • B. Tapeworm
  • C. Hood worm
  • D. Ascariasis and tapeworm

Explanation

A tangled mass of Ascaris worms can produce a medusa-lock appearance on contrast X-ray. Tapeworms are not typically identified by this radiological pattern.

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