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Primary intussusception in pregnancy: a case report.

Claire H Gould¹, Gabrielle J Maybee, Brian Leininger

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, USA.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine

|October 9, 2008

Summary

Adult intussusception during pregnancy is rare and can mimic other conditions. This case highlights a rare instance of perinatal intussusception without an identifiable cause, emphasizing the need for thorough diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Obstetrics
Surgical Case Reports

Background:

Intussusception in adults is uncommon, often linked to underlying pathologies like malignancy or anatomical defects.
Bowel obstruction during pregnancy presents diagnostic challenges, with symptoms frequently mistaken for common obstetric or gastrointestinal issues.

Observation:

A 21-year-old primiparous woman presented with vague abdominal symptoms in late gestation.
Initial diagnosis considered viral gastroenteritis and severe preeclampsia due to elevated blood pressure and liver enzymes.
Despite conservative management and delivery, abdominal imaging confirmed intussusception, leading to a right hemicolectomy.

Findings:

The patient underwent a right hemicolectomy for intussusception.
Intraoperative and pathological examination revealed no identifiable lead point (e.g., tumor, anomaly).
This represents a rare case of adult perinatal intussusception without a discernible cause.

Implications:

Peripartum intussusception can present insidiously, mimicking less severe conditions.
Early recognition and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in these rare obstetric complications.
This case contributes to the limited literature on idiopathic intussusception in the perinatal period.