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[The young man with intestinal invagination].
Alvaro José Montiel-Jarquín1, Ulises Noel García-Ramírez, Pedro Reyes-Páramo
1Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Puebla, México. dralmoja@hotmail.com
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|March 7, 2009
Summary
Intestinal invagination, a rare condition in adults, often indicates underlying gastrointestinal tumors. Surgical resection is the standard treatment for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Intestinal invagination occurs when a segment of the digestive tract prolapses into an adjacent section.
- Ileocolonic intussusception is the most common type in adults and is frequently linked to gastrointestinal tumors.
- Surgical resection is the established treatment for adult intussusception.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old male presented with a 48-hour history of intestinal obstruction.
- Physical examination revealed a palpable 10 cm tumor in the right hemiabdomen.
- Imaging studies, including abdominal X-rays and CT scans, confirmed intestinal invagination.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration identified ileocolic intussusception in the right hemiabdomen.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed ileocolic intussusception with associated necrosis.
- Laboratory tests showed elevated white blood cell count, indicating inflammation or infection.
Implications:
- Adult intussusception is uncommon but strongly associated with gastrointestinal malignancies (up to 80%).
- Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
- Early detection and management of associated tumors are vital for patient outcomes.
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