Adult rectosigmoid junction intussusception presenting with rectal prolapse
Singapore medical journal
;
: e78-81, 2015.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-337147
ABSTRACT
Most cases of intussusception in adults present with chronic and nonspecific symptoms, and can sometimes be challenging to diagnose. We herein report on a patient with the rare symptom of colonic intussusceptions presenting with rectal prolapse and review the existing literature of similar case reports to discuss how to reach an accurate diagnosis. A 75-year-old woman with dementia presented with per rectal bleeding, rectal prolapse and lower abdominal pain. An operation was scheduled and a large sigmoid intussusception with a polyp as a leading point was found intraoperatively. She subsequently recovered well and was discharged. As large sigmoid intussusceptions may present as rectal prolapse, intussusception should be considered as a differential diagnosis for immobile patients, especially when the leading point is a lesion.
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Assunto principal:
Patologia
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Prolapso
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Reto
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Colo Sigmoide
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Cirurgia Geral
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Dor Abdominal
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Prolapso Retal
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Colectomia
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Demência
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Diagnóstico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Singapore medical journal
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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