Intussusception due to colon carcinoma in a young man: An unusual presentation

Adult intussusception is a rare disease without classical symptoms. A delay in diagnosis may result in a fatal progression to complete bowel obstruction, ischemia, necrosis, and perforation. The association of a tumor with intussusception in young adults is rare. We report a case concerning a young...

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Published in:	Journal of Dr. NTR university of health sciences Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 163 - 165
Main Authors:	Mamidipalli, Prashanth, Bakle, Suresh, Narayana, Bhaskara, Reddy, P, Reddy, Y, Devendhar, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-07-2017 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Care and treatment Case studies Colon cancer Colon carcinoma Complications and side effects contrast computer tomography scan Development and progression Intussusception young man
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Summary:	Adult intussusception is a rare disease without classical symptoms. A delay in diagnosis may result in a fatal progression to complete bowel obstruction, ischemia, necrosis, and perforation. The association of a tumor with intussusception in young adults is rare. We report a case concerning a young male without a family history of bowel cancer presenting with a proximal ascending colon intussusception secondary to colonic carcinoma. This case puts insights on how intussusception and possible colon carcinoma must be included in the differential diagnosis even in young adults who have a persistent abdominal complaint. A high index of suspicion and an early computed tomography scan were required to prevent delayed diagnosis and the development of complications.
ISSN:	2277-8632 2277-8632
DOI:	10.4103/JDRNTRUHS.JDRNTRUHS_28_17