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The CT appearances of jejunojejunal intussusception
A M Knox1, D A Donovan, M R Wilkinson
1Department of Radiology, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia.
Australasian Radiology
|August 1, 1990
Summary
Malignant melanoma can cause jejunojejunal intussusception, where a tumor deposit leads to bowel telescoping. Computed tomography (CT) imaging is crucial for diagnosing this rare condition and identifying the lead point.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Intussusception, the telescoping of one intestinal segment into another, is uncommon in adults.
- Malignant neoplasms are a frequent cause of intussusception in adults.
- Malignant melanoma, though rare, can present as a lead point for intussusception.