title: Ileo-caeco-colic intussusception due to extensive benign lymphoid hyperplasia of the ileo-caecal region (a case report).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Redkar
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Sathe
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Dalvi
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Kulkarni
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Supe
authors.lastname: Chandrashekhar
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Vora
mesh_terms: 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