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Intussusception in the adult--a rare disease
R S Gordon1, K B O'Dell, A J Namon
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte 28232-2861.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Adult intussusception is rare and often presents with vague symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. Benign lipomas were the cause in both presented cases, highlighting the need for awareness in chronic abdominal complaints.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Adult intussusception is an uncommon condition.
- It is characterized by insidious onset and vague abdominal symptoms.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific presentation.
Observation:
- Two adult cases of intussusception are presented.
- Both cases involved a benign lipoma as the lead point.
- These represent typical presentations of adult intussusception.
Findings:
- Benign lipomas can act as a lead point for adult intussusception.
- The condition often has an insidious onset with vague symptoms.
- Diagnostic challenges are common in adult intussusception.
Implications:
- A diagnostic and therapeutic approach for adult intussusception is proposed.
- Clinicians should consider adult intussusception in the differential diagnosis of chronic abdominal complaints.
- Increased awareness of this rare entity can improve patient outcomes.