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Ascending colo-colic intussusception due to lipoma

Case contributed by: Dr Chris O'Donnell

Presentation:

RIF pain ? appendicitis

Patient Data:

Age: 55
Gender: Female
From the case: Ascending colo-colic intussusception due to lipoma

CT abdomen / pelvis

Modality: CT

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  • Mass in ascending colon with appearance of a coiled spring

C+ portal venous phase

Mass in ascending colon with appearance of a coiled spring

Case Discussion:

This case illustrates the typical appearances of an albeit large pedunculated colonic lipoma resulting in intussusception. 

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