Heterotopic pancreas as a leading point for small-bowel intussusception in a pregnant woman
Gurbulak, B.; Kabul, E.; Dural, C.; Citlak, G.; Yanar, H.; Gulluoglu, M.; Taviloglu, K.
Jop Journal of the Pancreas 8(5): 584-587
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1590-8577 PMID: 17873463 Document Number: 614298
Adult intussusception occurs infrequently and differs from childhood intussusception in its presentation, etiology and treatment. Diagnosis can be delayed because of its longstanding, intermittent, and non-specific symptoms, and most cases are diagnosed at emergency laparotomy. We present the diagnosis and management of our patient, a pregnant woman, who had adult intussusception due to a heterotopic pancreas. Although relatively rare, intussusception should be included in the differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction.