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Colo-colic intussusception in an infant with pneumatosis

S C Morrison1, B Laya

  • 1Department of Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. Morriss@ccf.org

Pediatric Radiology
|August 7, 2001
PubMed

Insights

A rare case of colo-colic intussusception with pneumatosis intestinalis was found in an infant. This condition, confirmed by imaging and surgery, occurred in a baby with Peters

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.

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