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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Intestinal intussusception is common in children, typically idiopathic.
  • In adults, intussusception is rare and usually secondary to an underlying pathology like tumors or inflammatory conditions.

Observation:

  • A case of asymptomatic colocolic intussusception in an adult male was identified.
  • Diagnostic workup included physical, radiological, and endoscopic examinations.

Findings:

  • The intussusception was caused by a large intramural lipoma.
  • Surgical resection was performed, leading to a quick recovery.
  • The benign nature of the lipoma and lack of symptoms were notable.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of investigating adult intussusception for underlying causes.
  • Further research with larger patient cohorts is needed to establish care guidelines for adult intussusception.