An unusual and malignant intussusception in a child. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'Angelo, Gabriella; Marseglia, Lucia; Manti, Marta; Stroscio, Giovanni; Impollonia, Daniela; Arena, Salvatore; Impellizzeri, Pietro; Salpietro, Carmelo; Romeo, Carmelo; Gitto, Eloisa
• Is Part Of: Italian journal of pediatrics. Volume 42:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Malignant tumour -- Small intestine -- Bowel obstruction -- Surgery -- Child; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1186/s13052-016-0283-2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1824-7288

Abstract

Abstract Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in the pediatric population. Malignant lesions account for up to 30 % of all cases of intussusception in the small intestine. We herein report an interesting case of ileo-colic intussusception caused by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, in a child. The patient underwent laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. Pathologic evaluation revealed a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. In cases of intussusception, especially in the older age group of children, a high index of suspicion for malignant lymphoma of the bowel should be observed.