Multiple intussusceptions secondary to Peutz–Jegher’s syndrome in an adult male: a case report from Pakistan

Abstract Intussusception is a medical condition characterized by invagination of the intestinal segment, causing obstruction and leading to potential complications such as ischemia, necrosis and perforation. While paediatric intussusception is well documented with a peak in ages between 4 and 36 mon...

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Published inJournal of surgical case reports Vol. 2024; no. 1; p. rjae008
Main Authors Masood, Waniyah, Ahmed, Raheel, Fazlani, Faizan Ahmed, Shakir, Shaheryar, Al Hasibuzzaman, Md
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Oxford University Press 03.01.2024
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Case Report
intussusceptions
perforation intussusceptions
necrosis
Peutz Jegher’s syndrome
ischemia
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Summary:Abstract Intussusception is a medical condition characterized by invagination of the intestinal segment, causing obstruction and leading to potential complications such as ischemia, necrosis and perforation. While paediatric intussusception is well documented with a peak in ages between 4 and 36 months, adult intussusception is a rare condition usually involving a lead point. In this article, we present an uncommon case of an adult male with worsening of his long-standing lower abdominal pain for the last 2 months. Radiological test reports revealed target-like lesions demonstrating two intestinal intussusceptions, for which he underwent a small bowel anastomosis, exploratory laprotomy and resection. On receiving the histopathology report, hamartomatous polyps with features favouring Peutz–Jegher’s syndrome were identified as a possible lead point.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjae008