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Solitary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Causing Transient Intussusception.
Luke A Persin1, Nadezda Buntic1, Gurvinder Kaur2
1Research, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, USA.
Cureus
|September 28, 2023
Summary
A rare case of colonic lymphangiectasia in an adult caused a near-obstructing mass, leading to intussusception. Surgical removal was both diagnostic and therapeutic for this lymphatic malformation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Malformations
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Lymphangiectasia is a benign lymphatic malformation causing vessel dilation and impaired lymph drainage, potentially forming cystic masses.
- Intussusception, though rare in adults, can be triggered by intraluminal masses, leading to bowel obstruction.
- Colonic lymphangiectasia presenting as a lead point for intussusception is an exceptionally uncommon clinical scenario.
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