[Rare cases of intussusceptions in children]

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F T C Tschirch1, T A G M Huisman

  • 1Abteilung Bilddiagnostik, Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich.

Praxis
|October 3, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Intussusception in children under two is usually idiopathic. This report details two rare cases of ileocolic intussusception caused by a mobile cecum and a duplication cyst.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical emergency, frequently idiopathic in etiology.
  • Focal pathologies as a cause of intussusception are uncommon, particularly in the ileocolic region.

Observation:

  • This report presents two unique cases of ileocolic intussusception in young children.
  • Case 1 involved a mobile cecum as the underlying pathology.
  • Case 2 identified a duplication cyst of the ileocecal valve as the cause.

Findings:

  • The findings highlight rare, identifiable causes of pediatric intussusception.
  • A mobile cecum and ileocecal valve duplication cyst are presented as unusual etiologies.

Implications:

  • These cases underscore the importance of considering focal pathologies in pediatric intussusception, even when rare.
  • Recognizing these unusual causes can aid in surgical planning and improve patient outcomes.
  • Further investigation into rare causes of intussusception may refine diagnostic and treatment protocols.

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