Colo-colic intussusception in an infant with pneumatosis

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in infants.
• Pneumatosis intestinalis, gas in the bowel wall, can indicate serious pathology.
• Peters' anomaly is a rare congenital disorder affecting the anterior chamber of the eye.

Observation:

• A case of colo-colic intussusception was identified in an infant.
• The infant had concurrent pneumatosis intestinalis, confirmed via imaging and pathology.
• The infant also had a diagnosis of Peters' anomaly and was undergoing oral steroid treatment.

Findings:

• The study describes the imaging findings of colo-colic intussusception.
• Pathological confirmation of pneumatosis intestinalis was obtained.
• This rare association of intussusception and pneumatosis intestinalis occurred in an infant with Peters' anomaly on steroids.

Implications:

• This case highlights a rare association between intussusception, pneumatosis intestinalis, Peters' anomaly, and steroid use in an infant.
• Understanding this association may aid in the diagnosis and management of similar complex pediatric cases.
• Further research into the potential link between congenital anomalies, immunosuppression, and gastrointestinal complications is warranted.