Intestinal intussusception in adults. What are the specificities ?

Intussusception is a primarily pediatric phenomenon that is extremely rare in the adult population. Often overlooked as a differential diagnosis of other abdominal pathologies, its delay in identification can lead to a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. To date, contrast-enhanced abdominal CT consistently proves to be the best method for rapid diagnostic yield. Since the most common cause of the condition is organic and has a significant percentage of malignancy, its management is almost always surgical. In this report, we describe an unusual incidence of intestinal intussusception in an adult that was managed surgically. We hope that this paper will be a valuable addition to the medical literature.