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Intussusception associated with Salmonella typhimurium enterocolitis

M Matsushita1, T Suzaki, K Hajiro

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Tenri Hospital, Nara, Japan.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Adult intussusception is rare and often linked to tumors. This case highlights Salmonella typhimurium enterocolitis as an unusual cause of adult intussusception, identified via ultrasound and stool cultures.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Adult intussusception is uncommon, with neoplastic etiology being predominant.
  • Typically, ileal polypoid tumors invaginate into the cecum, causing intussusception.
  • Non-neoplastic causes are rare but warrant consideration in clinical practice.

Observation:

  • An unusual case of adult intussusception was observed.
  • The intussusception involved the ileocecal region, presenting as a mass within the cecum.

Findings:

  • Preoperative diagnosis of ileocecal intussusception was achieved using ultrasonography.
  • Histological examination revealed edematous focal wall thickening of the resected mass.
  • Salmonella typhimurium enterocolitis was diagnosed via preoperative stool cultures.

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Implications:

  • This case demonstrates Salmonella typhimurium enterocolitis as a potential cause of adult intussusception.
  • Highlights the importance of considering infectious etiologies in adult intussusception, particularly in cases with atypical presentations.