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. 2013 Dec;7(12):2994-5.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2013/6863.3821. Epub 2013 Dec 15.

Ileo-ileal Intussusception in an Adult Caused by Vanek's Tumour: A Rare Case Report

Bhavuray Teli  1 , Madhu Cp  2 , Sudhir S  3 , Shreeharsha Mv  4
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Ileo-ileal Intussusception in an Adult Caused by Vanek's Tumour: A Rare Case Report

Bhavuray Teli et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2013 Dec.

Abstract

Adult intussusception is relatively rare in patients with bowel obstructions. Adult invagination is mostly caused by benign tumours. Intussusceptions caused by inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) are uncommon. IFPs are rare, localized, non-neoplastic lesions originating in the submucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. We are reporting a rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by an ileo-ileal intussusception, caused by an IFP, a rare but peculiar and always benign tumour.

Keywords: Inflammatory fibroid polyp; Intussusception; Polyps; Vanek’s tumour.

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CECT showing ileo-ileal intussusception and dilation of proximal small bowel loops with target sign
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Operative photograph showing ileo-ileal intussusception with dilatation of proximal segment
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Polyp as lead point of intussusceptum
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Specimen showed a firm, circumscribed, endoluminal 2x2.5cm polyp
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Histopathology of polyp showing necrosis, edema, inflammatory cells, proliferating blood vessels, fibroblasts (H & E, 100x)
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