A peculiar multiple polypoid mucosal prolapse causing jejunal intussusception

A case of jejunal intussusception caused by a multiple polypoid mucosal prolapse of jejunum in a 10-year-old girl is reported. The rarity of the lesion, its location, symptoms, and diagnosis are discussed.

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2005-04, Vol.40 (4), p.716-718
Main Authors: Choi, Kum-Ja, Lee, Jae-Hyuck, Min, Seog-Ki, Seo, Jung-Wan, Seong, Sunh-Hee, Lee, Sun-Wha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Female
Humans
Intestinal Mucosa - pathology
Intestinal Polyps - complications
Intestinal Polyps - surgery
Intussusception - etiology
Intussusception - surgery
Jejunal Diseases - etiology
Jejunal Diseases - surgery
Visceral Prolapse - complications
Visceral Prolapse - surgery
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Summary:A case of jejunal intussusception caused by a multiple polypoid mucosal prolapse of jejunum in a 10-year-old girl is reported. The rarity of the lesion, its location, symptoms, and diagnosis are discussed.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.01.011