Adenomyoma of the small intestine in children
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1994
Insights
Adenomyoma of the small intestine is rare in children, with two cases presented. This condition may be underreported and should be considered in cases of pediatric small bowel intussusception.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
Background:
- Adenomyoma, a benign tumor of the small intestine, is infrequently documented in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of rare gastrointestinal lesions in children is crucial.
Observation:
- Two cases of pediatric small intestinal adenomyoma are presented in this report.
- One case manifested as intussusception, a common cause of bowel obstruction in children.
- The second case was discovered incidentally during abdominal surgery.
Findings:
- The apparent rarity of small intestinal adenomyoma in children may be attributed to underreporting.
- Adenomyoma can present as a cause of intussusception in the pediatric population.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider adenomyoma in the differential diagnosis of pediatric small bowel intussusception.
- Increased awareness and reporting may clarify the true incidence of this rare pediatric neoplasm.
Abstract:
Two cases of adenomyoma of the small intestine occurring in two young children are described. One child presented with intussusception. In the other, the lesion was an incidental intraoperative finding. Underreporting is probably a major reason for the apparent rarity of this lesion in the small intestine. The condition should be considered a cause of small bowel intussusception.
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