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Adult ileocolic intussusception secondary to a submucosal cecal lipoma

C Triantopoulou1, A Vassilaki, D Filippou

  • 1Department of Computed Tomography, Konstantopoulion "Agia Olga" General Hospital, Pindos Square, Koritsas Street, 15452 P. Psyhiko, Athens, Greece. chatri@mycosmos.gr

Abdominal Imaging
|March 17, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Adult intussusception is rare, typically causing intestinal obstruction. This case highlights ileocolic and colocolonic intussusception in a 44-year-old female, secondary to a cecal lipoma, requiring surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children.
  • In adults, it accounts for less than 1% of intestinal obstructions, often associated with underlying pathology.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old female presented with intestinal obstruction.
  • Imaging revealed ileocolic and colocolonic intussusception.

Findings:

  • The intussusception was secondary to an intramural cecal lipoma.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed via barium enema, CT scan, and colonoscopy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering intussusception in adult intestinal obstruction.
  • Intramural cecal lipoma is a rare cause, necessitating prompt diagnosis and management, often surgical.

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