Inflammatory fibroid polyp of proximal ileum causing recurrent intussusception
Bandyopadhyay, P.K.; Ishaq, N.; Malik, A.K.; Mahroos, S.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 51(2): 125-126
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 9158259 Document Number: 478996
A 64-year-old female presented with episodes of small bowel obstruction. Ultrasound and barium meal showed a polypoidal lesion in the proximal segment of small bowel. The patient underwent emergency surgery because of signs of impending acute intestinal obstruction. Pathology showed characteristics features of an inflammatory fibroid polyp (IFP) which is an important though rare benign cause of small bowel obstruction. We document clinical and pathological aspects of this case.