Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The occurrence of intussusception in adults is rare. The condition is found in 1 in 1300 abdominal operations and 1 in 100 patients operated for intestinal obstruction. The child to adult ratio is 20:1.</p> <p>Case pres...
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The occurrence of intussusception in adults is rare. The condition is found in 1 in 1300 abdominal operations and 1 in 100 patients operated for intestinal obstruction. The child to adult ratio is 20:1.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 52-year-old Irish Caucasian woman was investigated for a 3-month history of intermittent episodes of colicky midgut pain and associated constipation. Ileocolonoscopy revealed a pedunculated lesion in the terminal ileum prolapsing into the caecum. Computed tomography confirmed a smooth-walled, nonobstructing, low density intramural lesion in the terminal ileum with secondary intussusception. A laparoscopic small bowel resection was performed. Histology revealed a large pedunculated polypoidal mass measuring 4 × 2.5 × 2 cm consistent with a submucosal lipoma. She had complete resolution of her symptoms and remained well at 12-month follow-up.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This case highlights an unusual cause of incomplete small bowel obstruction successfully treated through interdisciplinary cooperation. Ileal lipomas are not typically amenable to endoscopic removal and require resection. This can be successfully achieved via a laparoscopic approach with early restoration of premorbid functioning.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-81752a4263c04038afaee95f3dc1db252022-12-21T23:31:32ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472010-02-01415110.1186/1752-1947-4-51Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case reportRyan BarbaraMoran Diarmaid CKavanagh Dara OAbbasakoor Noormuhammad ONeary Paul C<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The occurrence of intussusception in adults is rare. The condition is found in 1 in 1300 abdominal operations and 1 in 100 patients operated for intestinal obstruction. The child to adult ratio is 20:1.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 52-year-old Irish Caucasian woman was investigated for a 3-month history of intermittent episodes of colicky midgut pain and associated constipation. Ileocolonoscopy revealed a pedunculated lesion in the terminal ileum prolapsing into the caecum. Computed tomography confirmed a smooth-walled, nonobstructing, low density intramural lesion in the terminal ileum with secondary intussusception. A laparoscopic small bowel resection was performed. Histology revealed a large pedunculated polypoidal mass measuring 4 × 2.5 × 2 cm consistent with a submucosal lipoma. She had complete resolution of her symptoms and remained well at 12-month follow-up.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This case highlights an unusual cause of incomplete small bowel obstruction successfully treated through interdisciplinary cooperation. Ileal lipomas are not typically amenable to endoscopic removal and require resection. This can be successfully achieved via a laparoscopic approach with early restoration of premorbid functioning.</p>http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/51 |
| spellingShingle | Ryan Barbara Moran Diarmaid C Kavanagh Dara O Abbasakoor Noormuhammad O Neary Paul C Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| title | Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report |
| title_full | Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report |
| title_short | Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report |
| title_sort | midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma a case report |
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