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Ileocecal intussusception due to giant submucosal lipoma in a young woman: case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Colon lipoma is a benign non-epithelial neoplasm. It manifests clinically at an average age of 65 years when it is >2 cm. Treatment depends on its dimensions and complications and consists of endoscopic or surgical resection. One of its complications is intestinal intussusception, which is rare; in adults it represents 5% of all intestinal intussusceptions and only 0.08% of all abdominal surgeries. Here we report the case of a 32-year-old woman with ileocecal intussusception due to a giant submucosal lipoma of the colon, who underwent surgery through a right hemicolectomy with ileostomy, which allowed a favorable outcome for the patient. He has been followed up with no complications identified to date.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf761

Authors: Jorge O G Pérez, Jaqueline V R Vazquez, Cristina G Limas, Yuridia G Velazquez, Rosa M M López, Omar E Valencia-Ledezma

Institutions: Mexican Social Security Institute, Servicios de Salud del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social para el Bienestar

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: $1,000