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Intussusception caused by heterotopic pancreatic tissue in a child

Robert W Mills1, Kimberly McCrudden, Vineet K Gupta

  • 1Inpatient Pediatric Services, Mercy Children's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio 43608, USA.

Fetal and Pediatric Pathology
|March 12, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Intussusception in children is usually idiopathic, but heterotopic pancreas (HPT) can be a rare lead point. This case highlights the successful management of intussusception caused by HPT in a pediatric patient.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Intussusception is the primary cause of intestinal obstruction in pediatric patients.
  • While often idiopathic, intussusception can be associated with a lead point.
  • Heterotopic pancreas (HPT) is an uncommon cause of intussusception in children.

Observation:

  • A rare case of intussusception in a child was identified.
  • The intussusception was found to be caused by heterotopic pancreas (HPT) acting as the lead point.
  • The clinical and pathological characteristics of this rare presentation were documented.

Findings:

  • Heterotopic pancreas (HPT) can serve as a lead point for intussusception in children.
  • Successful medical and surgical interventions were employed for management.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies for pediatric intussusception.

Implications:

  • Highlights the diagnostic challenge of rare lead points in pediatric intussusception.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the management of HPT-induced intussusception.
  • Contributes to the understanding of unusual causes of intestinal obstruction in children.

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