Neuroendocrine Tumor, A Rare Cause of Adult Intussusception: A Case Report
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Neuroendocrine tumor, Adult intussusceptionAbstract
Adult intussusception is a rare condition occurring only in about 5% of adults. When it occurs, it usually involves a pathological lead point, which may be benign or malignant. The malignant conditions are commoner, with adenocarcinoma taking the lead. Preoperative diagnosis is usually challenging due to the absence of the classical signs, among which is the passage of red-currant jelly stool that is present in children. We present a 49-year-old man with ileocolic intussusception as a result of a neuroendocrine tumor.
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