Small bowel intussusception in 2 adults caused by inflammatory polyps

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Pathology

Background:

• Inflammatory fibroid polyps are uncommon benign pseudotumors.
• Their etiology remains unknown.
• They rarely manifest as gastrointestinal obstruction or intussusception.

Observation:

• This report focuses on two patients with ileal inflammatory fibroid polyps.
• Both patients presented with small bowel intussusception.

Findings:

• The study details the clinical, radiologic, and pathological characteristics of these cases.
• Inflammatory fibroid polyps were confirmed as the cause of intussusception.

Implications:

• Understanding these rare presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
• Highlights the importance of considering inflammatory fibroid polyps in cases of unexplained bowel intussusception.