Small bowel intussusception due to mass - tubulovillous adenoma

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Gender: Female

Left mid abdominal small bowel - small bowel intussusception with an ill-defined, lobulated intraluminal mass as the lead point. The low attenuation portion likely corresponds to the stalk leading into the enhancing polypoid soft tissue component (best appreciated on coronal images). 

Case Discussion

Small bowel intussusception due to a mass-like lead point, which was surgically removed and found to be a benign (but potentially precancerous) mass called a tubulovillous adenoma. The oral contrast helps to clearly outline the intussusception and the intraluminal mass/lead point. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.