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10618736

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5-6
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-1-27
pubmed:abstractText
Intussusception in adults is a rare entity that it is generally caused by definable intraluminal pathology. We report four cases of adult intussusception caused by lymphoma of the terminal ileum (2), an inflamed appendix (1) and a mucosal polyp (1). All presented with a variety of nonspecific and chronic symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, consistent with partial small bowel obstruction. Only one patient had palpable masses in the abdomen. The most useful diagnostic radiological method was computed tomography (CT), which showed "target" lesions. The presence of the characteristic "target" lesion may obviate the need for further studies, including a barium enema. As in the cases reported here, treatment involves more than simple reduction; surgical resection is usually indicated.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0027-2507
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
66
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
336-40
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Intussusception in adults.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, Elmhurst Hospital Center, 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports