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¹Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

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This case report details a rare instance of intestinal intussusception in a young female. Early diagnosis via CT scan and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in adult intussusception.

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Abdominal pain Adult Case report Imaging Intestinal intussusception Surgical intervention

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Background:

Intestinal intussusception is rare in adults, often presenting with vague symptoms.
This condition involves one bowel segment telescoping into another, risking obstruction and ischemia.

Observation:

A 25-year-old female presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Imaging revealed intussusception and an appendiceal cyst; conservative management failed.

Findings:

Contrast-enhanced CT scan confirmed the "bowel within bowel" appearance.
Surgical intervention was necessary due to persistent symptoms and failed conservative treatment.

Implications:

Highlights the need for high suspicion of intussusception in adults with abdominal complaints.
Emphasizes the diagnostic utility of CT scans and the importance of timely surgical management.