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Idiopathic adult intussusception
Sanooj Soni1, Philip Moss, Thiagarajan Jaiganesh
1St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT, UK.
International Journal of Emergency Medicine
|April 7, 2011
Summary
Adult intussusception, a rare cause of abdominal pain, presents diagnostic challenges. This case highlights ileo-ileal intussusception in a young patient without identifiable underlying causes, emphasizing delayed diagnosis risks.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Intussusception is rare in adults, often presenting with vague abdominal pain.
- Delayed diagnosis in adults can lead to bowel ischemia and necessitate surgical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of ileo-ileal intussusception in a young adult.
- To discuss the diagnostic challenges and potential causes of adult intussusception.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a young patient presenting with abdominal pain.
- Review of clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and surgical findings.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of intussusception.
- No underlying pathological lesion was identified as the cause of the intussusception.
Conclusions:
- Adult intussusception, even in young individuals, requires prompt diagnosis and management.
- Idiopathic intussusception can occur in adults, posing diagnostic difficulties.
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