Adult Intussusception due to a Rare Tumor (Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Mesentery): A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Adult intussusception occurs infrequently and differs from childhood intussusception in its presentation, etiology, and treatment. Diagnosis can be delayed because of its long-standing, intermittent, and non-specific symptoms and most cases are diagnosed at emergency laparotomy. We report a case of 23-year-old female with complaints of abdominal pain, constipation, and loss of appetite since 2 months. Computed tomography revealed right colonic obstruction caused by intussusception of the ileocecum. On exploration, a mesenteric mass was seen extending with the intussusceptum following, which ileocecal intussusception was found. The mass was excised. Histopathology examination of the specimen revealed an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. These tumors can occur throughout the body, most commonly in the lung, mesentery, and omentum. Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice. A Review of this rare condition is interesting and should be borne on the mind.