Diffuse Intestinal Lipomatosis Presenting as Recurrent Intussusception: A Case Report
Ileo- ileal intussusception is a rare case of intestinal obstruction in adults, often secondary to a pathological lead point. Diffuse intestinal lipomatosis is characterized by multiple lipomas within the intestinal wall and is an uncommon entity contributing to intussusception. We present a case of an adult male with ileo-ileal intussusception due to diffuse intestinal lipomatosis, highlighting its clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and surgical management.
Authors
- Nisha Marwah
- Anjali Ahalawat
- Kshitija Attry
- Sumiti Gupta
- Renuka Verma
Institutions
- Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21276/apalm.3711
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00