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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
Published on: October 29, 2014
Ileal schwannoma developing into ileocolic intussusception.
Shoji Hirasaki1, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Kohei Fujita
1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Sumitomo Besshi Hospital, 3-1 Ohji-cho, Niihama 792-8543, Japan. shoji_hirasaki@ni.sbh.gr.jp
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|January 19, 2008
Summary
Adult intussusception is rare. This case highlights ileal schwannoma as a cause of ileocolic intussusception, emphasizing its inclusion in differential diagnoses for intestinal submucosal tumors.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intussusception is uncommon in adults, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
- Submucosal tumors (SMTs) are a recognized cause of adult intussusception.
- Ileal tumors can lead to complex gastrointestinal presentations.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old man presented with ileocolic intussusception.
- Imaging revealed an ileal tumor; colonoscopy showed a large, ulcerated, peduncular SMT.
- Initial diagnosis considered gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Findings:
- Surgical resection and histological examination confirmed the SMT as a schwannoma.
- The patient's abdominal pain resolved postoperatively.
Implications:
- Ileal schwannoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adult intussusception caused by SMTs.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough preoperative evaluation and histological diagnosis for intestinal SMTs.
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