Colorectal intussusception

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Progressive abdominal pain, distention and constipation

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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The sigmoid colon (intussusceptum) is protruding into the rectum (intussuscipiens) where a heterogeneous enhancement is seen suggestive of an underlying mass which is acting as a leading point.

Case Discussion

Intussusception in adult population is usually secondary to underlying mass lesion.

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