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Burkitt's lymphoma as a pathological lead point in pediatric intussusception: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- Intussusception, a bowel obstruction in kids, can sometimes result from serious conditions like Burkitt's lymphoma, as illustrated in a case involving a 14-year-old boy who underwent surgery for ileocolic intussusception.
- The patient initially experienced abdominal pain, and imaging revealed a mass in the intestine leading to surgical intervention, which confirmed the presence of Burkitt's lymphoma.
- It's important for doctors to consider underlying diseases like Burkitt's lymphoma in pediatric intussusception cases that don’t respond to standard treatments, as prompt surgical action greatly enhances survival chances.
Symptomatic omphalomesenteric duct anomalies in children.
S Afr J Surg
October 2024
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on children with symptomatic omphalomesenteric duct (OMD) anomalies, analyzing 35 cases from a hospital over four years.
- Most patients were male (82.8%) with symptoms primarily related to gastrointestinal tract obstruction, acute abdomen, or umbilical issues.
- Surgical interventions varied, with successful outcomes and only two complications, showcasing the effectiveness of surgical treatment for these anomalies.
The Importance of Abdominal Pain in the Elderly: An Unlikely Diagnosis of 17 cm Colo-Colonic Intussusception.
Cureus
September 2024
Emergency Medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, GBR.
Article Synopsis
- A 79-year-old man with no prior health issues experienced mild abdominal pain, leading to a diagnosis of 17 cm colo-colonic intussusception involving parts of his colon and small intestine.
- After being transferred for surgery, he underwent a right hemicolectomy and recovery went smoothly, allowing for discharge just a week later.
- Post-surgery, he was diagnosed with mucinous adenocarcinoma of the caecum but was not recommended for additional treatment, instead starting a five-year cancer surveillance program.
Colonoscopy diagnosis of recurrent abdominal pain in a 4-year-old boy with intestinal duplication cyst involving colon, appendix, and ileum: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
September 2024
Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 355, Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062, China.
Article Synopsis
- Intestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, often leading to symptoms that mimic other abdominal issues in children, making diagnosis difficult.
- A 4-year-old boy experienced recurrent abdominal pain and vomiting, and despite initial negative tests, a later barium examination revealed a significant mass related to an intestinal duplication cyst involving the colon, appendix, and ileum.
- After surgical resection of the cyst, the patient showed improvement without recurrence of symptoms for 5 years, highlighting the importance of using colonoscopy as a diagnostic tool for challenging cases.
Ileocolonic Intussusception Secondary to Colon Cancer: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain In Adults.
Cureus
July 2024
Psychology, University of California, Riverside, USA.
Intussusception, defined as the telescoping of one segment of the gastrointestinal tract into an adjacent one, is a rare cause of abdominal pain in the adult population due to underlying benign or malignant pathology. With the liberal use of CT in the evaluation of patients with abdominal pain, the diagnosis became more reliable. Resection of the bowel segment is the recommended treatment in most cases.
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