Abstract
Intussusception is rare in adults. We describe a 47-year-old man with ileal schwannoma that led to ileocolic intussusception. Abdominal ultrasonography, abdominal CT scan and barium enema confirmed an ileal tumor. Colonoscopy revealed a peduncular submucosal tumor (SMT) 75 mm long with an ulcerated apex at the ascending colon. The provisional diagnosis was a gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the terminal ileum. Ileocecal resection was carried out and the tumor was histologically diagnosed as schwannoma. Abdominal pain resolved postoperatively. This case reminds us that ileal schwannoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of intussusception caused by an SMT in the intestine.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 638-640 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | World journal of gastroenterology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 28 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Diagnostic imaging
- Ileal submucosal tumor
- Invagination
- S-100 protein
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology