Ileo-caeco-colic intussusception due to extensive benign lymphoid hyperplasia of the ileo-caecal region (a case report).
An unusual case of extensive benign lymphoid hyperplasia of the ileo-caecal region causing ileo-caeco-colic intussusception is presented here, with a review of relevant literature. The diagnosis of intussusception was reached with the help of an abdominal ultrasound and barium enema. Histopathology of the resected specimen, revealed lymphoid hyperplasia.
Redkar
R G
RG
Department of General Surgery, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Sathe
S S
SS
Dalvi
A N
AN
Kulkarni
B A
BA
Supe
A N
AN
Chandrashekhar
Vora
I M
IM
D000293:Adolescent; D005871:Castleman Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male