A Case of Adult Intussusception Secondary to Lymphangioma of the Cecum

ABSTRACT

Lymphangioma is benign vascular malformation, commonly found in children. It is found more often in the head, neck, and axillary area, and rarely occurs in the gastrointestinal tract such as the colon. It resembles hemangioma but consists of cystic spaces of variable sizes containing clear lymphatic fluid. Adult intussusception accounts for 5%–15% of all intussusceptions. Clinical manifestations of intussusception may include nonspecific symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, melena, and anemia. Colonic lymphangioma may be a rare cause of adult intussusceptions. We report a case of adult intussusception due to cecal lymphangiomawith a literature review.