Severe Adult Intussusception Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Rongrong, Zhao Haitao, Sang Xinting, Mao Yilei, Lu Xin, Yang Yifan
Primary Institution: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Conclusion
The case highlights the rarity and diagnostic challenges of adult intussusception, which can present with non-specific symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- Intussusception is rare in adults and often misdiagnosed due to non-specific symptoms.
- The patient presented with abdominal pain and rectal prolapse, which complicated the diagnosis.
- Surgical intervention revealed a benign lipoma causing the intussusception.
Takeaway
This study is about a man who had a rare condition where part of his intestine folded into another part, causing pain and other problems. Doctors had to do surgery to fix it.
Methodology
The patient underwent physical examination, imaging studies including barium enema and colonoscopy, followed by exploratory laparotomy and surgical intervention.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 36-year-old male with a history of abdominal pain and rectal prolapse.
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