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Colo-colic intussusception due to intestinal lipomatosis
Vimlesh Purohit1, Rajni Joshi, Anand Raj Kalla
1Ramdeo Hospital and Research Center, Jodhpur.
Summary
Small intestinal lipomas are rare tumors. This case study details a 32-year-old man whose intestinal lipomatosis caused intussusception, which resolved after surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Small intestinal lipomas are benign tumors, often asymptomatic and incidentally discovered.
- Symptomatic presentation is uncommon, typically associated with larger lipomas (>2 cm).
Observation:
- A 32-year-old male presented with symptoms attributed to intestinal lipomatosis.
- The patient experienced colo-colic intussusception secondary to the lipomas.
Findings:
- Intestinal lipomatosis can lead to significant complications such as intussusception.
- Surgical resection of the affected bowel segment successfully resolved the intussusception.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for symptomatic intussusception in cases of intestinal lipomatosis.
- Emphasizes the efficacy of surgical intervention for resolving intussusception caused by lipomas.