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Ileocolic neoplastic intussusception-Imaging role and surgical management: A case report
George Hadjidekov1,2, Dimitar Neykov1,2
1Department of Radiology, Lozenetz University Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Insights
Adult intussusception is rare, often presenting with vague symptoms. Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) aids diagnosis, distinguishing transient cases from malignant ones requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Intussusception, or bowel invagination, is rare in adults (5% of cases), typically involving the small intestine.
- Adult intussusception often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and potential intraoperative discovery.
- Malignant causes underlie some adult intussusception cases, necessitating prompt diagnosis and tailored surgical treatment.
Observation:
- Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) is now a key diagnostic tool for intussusception in adults.
- MDCT can differentiate transient cases from those with underlying pathology.
- Radiological findings are critical for surgical treatment planning.
Findings:
- The case highlights a malignant ileocolic intussusception.
- Accurate radiological diagnosis is essential for appropriate management.
- Early detection influences treatment strategies and patient outcomes.
Implications:
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with MDCT can lead to earlier intervention for adult intussusception.
- Recognizing malignant potential is crucial for surgical planning and oncological treatment.
- This case underscores the importance of considering intussusception in adult differential diagnoses.
Abstract:
Intussusception refers to invagination of bowel loops into a neighboring, adjacent bowel segment. While it is not an uncommon entity in paediatrics-about 95% of intussusceptions occur in childhood, merely 5% of them affect the adult population. When affecting the later typically the small intestine is engaged rather than the colon. The diagnosis often represents with unspecific symptoms and is rarely considered a possibility in adults. In the past the diagnosis was typically made intraoperatively. As the Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) of the abdomen became a referral diagnostic method, recognizing the signs of the condition is very important since some of the cases are transient, while others have an underlying malignant cause and more aggressive treatment is required. Surgical treatment planning is mandatory in those neoplastic complicated cases. The presented case report describes the role of radiology and the surgical treatment of a malignant ileocolic intussusception.
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