[Leiomyoma-dependent ileal invagination as a cause of intermittent intestinal obstruction].
We report the case of a 35-years-old-woman with history of abdominal surgery who presented several episodes of intermittent intestinal obstruction. Postoperative adhesions were suspected; laparoscopy surgery was made and uterine and anexial inflammation was observed. She was discharge with the diagnosis of inflammatory pelvic disease. Posteriorly, she was admitted with a new episode of intestinal obstruction. At laparotomy, intestinal intussusception was founded due to the presence of intestinal leiomyoma. We stress the relevance of two possible etiologies of intestinal obstruction; the coexistence of them difficult the diagnosis. Epidemiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis of leiomyomas of small intestine were reviewed.
Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario San Carlos, Madrid.
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Alvarez Sánchez
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Ciriza de los Ríos
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García Cabezas
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Sánchez Pernaute
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Díaz-Rubio
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007443:Intussusception / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications*
Invaginación ileal dependiente de leiomioma como causa de obstrucción intestinal intermitente.