Adult Intussusception.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Case Reports
• Pathology

Background:

• Adult intussusception is an uncommon condition, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
• Ileocecal intussusception in the elderly is particularly rare and requires careful diagnostic consideration.

Observation:

• A case study of an elderly female patient presenting with ileocecal intussusception.
• The patient underwent surgical resection and ileocolic anastomosis for the condition.

Findings:

• Histological examination revealed chronic inflammation of the ileum and cecum.
• No evidence of malignancy was found in the resected tissue.
• The appendix exhibited fibrous obliteration of its lumen.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering intussusception in the differential diagnosis of abdominal complaints in the elderly.
• Chronic inflammation, rather than malignancy, was the underlying pathology in this specific instance.
• Appendiceal changes may be incidental or related to the intussusception process.