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A case of carcinoid likely causing jejunal intussusception
Jennifer Matulich1, Kelly Thurston1, Dan Galvan1
1Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1400 South Coulter Street, Amarillo, TX 79106-1786, USA.
Case Reports in Surgery
|April 24, 2014
Summary
Adult intussusception, a rare condition, was diagnosed in a 34-year-old female presenting with abdominal pain. Surgical findings revealed jejunal intussusception, linked to carcinoid tumors and mesenteric changes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Adult intussusception is uncommon, often associated with underlying pathology.
- Carcinoid tumors can present with desmoplastic reactions, potentially affecting bowel mesentery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of adult jejunal intussusception.
- To highlight the association between intussusception, carcinoid tumors, and mesenteric changes.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 34-year-old female with acute abdominal pain.
- Diagnostic imaging including CT scan.
- Exploratory laparotomy for surgical intervention.
Main Results:
- CT scan showed dilated bowel loops and target signs suggestive of torsion.
- Laparotomy revealed proximal jejunal intussusception.
- Surgical findings included mesenteric foreshortening and whitish lesions, indicative of a desmoplastic response characteristic of carcinoid.
Conclusions:
- Jejunal intussusception can occur in adults and may be associated with carcinoid tumors.
- Desmoplastic reactions in the mesentery can be a sign of carcinoid tumors.
- This case underscores the importance of considering carcinoid pathology in adult intussusception.
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