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Colon Lipoma Causing Colo-Colic Intussusception in an Adult: A Case Report from Tanzania

Jamil Suleiman1, Mujaheed Suleman1, Alex Mremi2,3

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, P.O. Box 3010, Moshi, Tanzania.

Case Reports in Surgery
|January 15, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Adult intussusception, rare and often caused by tumors, can be effectively treated surgically. Colonic lipomas, a rare cause, present with promising surgical outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, typically associated with underlying pathologies like tumors or inflammatory diseases.
  • It accounts for a small percentage (<5%) of all intestinal obstruction cases in adults.

Observation:

  • This case highlights a colonic lipoma as a cause of adult intussusception.
  • Colonic lipomas are often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.

Findings:

  • Surgical management of colonic lipomas causing intussusception yields promising outcomes.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are key for successful treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering intussusception in adult patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Surgical resection is an effective treatment for colonic lipomas causing intussusception, leading to favorable prognoses.

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