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Intussusception caused by a heterotopic pancreas. Case report and literature review

Nishchay Chandra1, Simon Campbell, Matthew Gibson

  • 1Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, United Kingdom.

JOP : Journal of the Pancreas
|November 13, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Adult intussusception is rare but often has a cause, unlike in children. This case highlights a jejunal heterotopic pancreas as a cause of adult intussusception and bowel obstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Intussusception is uncommon in adults, representing 0.1% of hospital admissions.
  • Unlike in children, adult intussusception frequently has an identifiable underlying cause.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old female presented with subacute bowel obstruction.
  • The obstruction was caused by intussusception originating from the jejunum.

Findings:

  • A jejunal heterotopic pancreas was identified as the lead point causing the intussusception.
  • Successful surgical management of the condition was achieved.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of investigating potential causes for adult intussusception.
  • Heterotopic pancreas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adult jejunal intussusception and bowel obstruction.
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