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Neuroendocrine tumour masquerading as intussusception: A case report
Lingwei Wong1, Senthil Vasan Kanthasamy2, Gunaseelan Durairaj2
1Hospital Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|November 2, 2020
Summary
Adult intussusception, though rare, often indicates malignancy. This case highlights the successful resection of a neuroendocrine tumor causing ileocecal intussusception in a 72-year-old female, emphasizing early surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Intussusception is predominantly a pediatric condition.
- In adults, intussusception frequently signals an underlying malignant pathology.
- This case involves a 72-year-old female with a history of appendectomy and myocardial infarction.
