Carcinoid tumor causing ileoceccal intussusception in an adult patient

Introduction: Little is known about adult intussusception, but current evidence suggests that malignancy, polyps, and diverticula are usual etiologies. We present a case of adult ileoceccal intussusception secondary to carcinoid tumor. Case Presentation: A 53-year-old African American male presented...

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Main Authors: Jennie Zhang, Dena H. Tran, Lance Uradomo, Avelino C. Verceles, R. Dobbin Chow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2019.1601058