Colocolic intussusception due to lipoma

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dull abdominal discomfort.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Male

Colocolic intussusception of the transverse colon with a large, round fat-containing lesion as the lead point. No obstruction. 

Right lower pole complex renal mass. 

Case Discussion

Colocolic intussusception with a large lipoma serving at the lead point. The accordion-like appearance of the intussucipiens is particularly striking on the axial images.

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