Submucosal Lipoma-Induced Small Bowel Intussusception: A Case Study of Surgical Intervention and Management in an Adult Female

TL;DR

A 39-year-old woman with abdominal pain was diagnosed with a rare case of small bowel intussusception caused by a submucosal lipoma and successfully treated with surgery.

Contribution

This case highlights the rare occurrence of submucosal lipoma-induced intussusception in adults and underscores the importance of surgical intervention.

Findings

Small bowel intussusception was diagnosed using radiological investigations in a 39-year-old female.

Ileal resection and anastomosis resolved the condition with an uncomplicated recovery.

Histopathology confirmed the presence of a benign submucosal lipoma.

Abstract

We present an adult patient, a 39-year-old female, with chief complaints of pain in the umbilical region. The patient was further evaluated by radiological investigations and was diagnosed with small bowel intussusception caused by submucosal lipoma as the lead point. She had undergone ileal resection and anastomosis of the affected segment. The postoperative period was uncomplicated, and the patient continued with regular oral intake. The histopathological analysis revealed it to be adipose tissue with no features of atypia. This case shows the rare presentation of small bowel intussusception due to a submucosal lipoma. It emphasizes the significance of diagnostic imaging tools for diagnosis and the need for surgery for proper administration.

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