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Nonobstructive gastroduodenal intussusception characterized by severe anemia: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gastroduodenal intussusception is a relatively rare condition in adults and is typically caused by mobile pedunculated submucosal tumors arising from the stomach. Its clinical presentation often includes nonspecific signs of gastric outlet obstruction, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, epigastric fullness, or abdominal distention. We report a case of gastroduodenal intussusception in a 38-year-old woman who presented with severe anemia but no symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction. The preoperative diagnosis was established through esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography of the abdomen, and it was confirmed during surgery. Postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry identified the tumor as a gastric leiomyoma.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research

DOI: 10.1177/03000605241312831

Authors: Benlei Zhu, Congming Wang, Jingwei Fu

Institution: Jining First People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,155