Cecocolic Intussusception in Adult Caused by Acute Appendicitis
Joint Authors
Lee, Kang Young
Kang, Jeonghyun
Sohn, Seung-Kook
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intussusception in adult is rare.
The etiology is different from that of childhood.
The most common cause of intussusception in adult is known as malignancy.
When dealing with adult intussusception, surgical resection is usually warranted for correct diagnosis and proper treatment.
This is a case report of cecocolic intussusception caused by an acute appendicitis in adult.
The causes of cecocolic intussusception were reported as appendiceal adenocarcinoma, appendiceal mucocele, appendiceal adenoma, or idiopathic.
Although this patient underwent laparoscopic right hemicolectomy under suspicion of malignancy at cecum base, final pathologic diagnosis revealed only acute appendicitis.
Thus, the present case emphasizes the importance of prior thorough examinations including colonoscopy when we encounter this rare kind of intussusception in adult.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kang, Jeonghyun& Lee, Kang Young& Sohn, Seung-Kook. 2014. Cecocolic Intussusception in Adult Caused by Acute Appendicitis. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447060
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kang, Jeonghyun…[et al.]. Cecocolic Intussusception in Adult Caused by Acute Appendicitis. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kang, Jeonghyun& Lee, Kang Young& Sohn, Seung-Kook. Cecocolic Intussusception in Adult Caused by Acute Appendicitis. Case Reports in Surgery. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447060
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447060