Recurrent small bowel obstruction caused by a benign tumor. A report of two cases
Ketonen, P.; Virkkula, L.; Ketonen, L.; Mattila, S.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica 144(4): 261-262
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5482 PMID: 706994 Document Number: 132203
Two cases of primary small bowel tumors causing an acute intussusception are presented. In one case two polyps were found and in the other case a lipoma in the wall of the jejunum. In both cases there were symptoms of recurrent bowel obstruction for several months before the acute condition. Although intussusception caused by a benign tumor of the small bowel is a rare condition it should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain of doubtful origin.