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Case Report: Ileocecal Intussusception Secondary to a Metastatic Malignant Melanoma From the Scalp

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Adult intussusception is an unusual condition that is infrequently associated with malignancy. We experienced a rare occurrence of ileocecal intussusception in a 31-year-old male, secondary to metastatic melanoma. The patient, with a medical history of scalp malignant melanoma treated surgically and with chemotherapy, presented with persistent lower abdominal pain. Diagnostic modalities, including computed tomography (CT) and colonoscopy, revealed ileocecal intussusception. Subsequent laparoscopic surgery and pathological examination identified metastatic melanoma as the etiological factor for the intussusception, leading to the surgical resection of the involved bowel segment. The postoperative period was marked by a smooth recovery with no complications. This case shows the importance of considering malignancy in the differential diagnosis of adult intussusception and underscores the urgency of surgical intervention in the management of such cases.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68191

Authors: Yukai Chen, Zhongjie Liu, Yu Wu, Xiangxi Zhu, Honglei Wang

Institutions: Zunyi Medical University, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Tianjin Medical University