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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in infants and children.
  • Ileocolic intussusception is the most frequent type, often presenting with symptoms that can mimic rectal prolapse.
  • Colocolic intussusception is less common but can pose diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 10-week-old male infant presented with a prolapsing mass that clinically resembled rectal prolapse.
  • Initial evaluation suggested rectal prolapse, a condition typically associated with other types of intussusception.
  • Diagnostic imaging revealed a colocolic intussusception as the underlying cause.

Findings:

  • The case uniquely demonstrates colocolic intussusception presenting as a prolapsing rectal mass.
  • This contrasts with the more commonly reported ileocolic intussusception mimicking rectal prolapse.
  • The findings underscore the importance of considering intussusception in neonates with apparent rectal prolapse.

Implications:

  • This case expands the differential diagnosis for rectal prolapse in neonates.
  • It emphasizes the need for thorough investigation, including imaging, to differentiate intussusception from other causes of rectal prolapse.
  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of colocolic intussusception is crucial for appropriate surgical management and improved patient outcomes.