Rare polypoid gastric mucosa induced small bowel intussusception in a toddler
Intussusception is a relatively rare occurrence in the pediatric age group and is typically idiopathic. There are even rarer occurrences of intussusception due to heterotopic gastric mucosa with an incidence of 0.1-13%. Understanding the clinical presentation of intussusception and the potential cau...
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2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Intussusception is a relatively rare occurrence in the pediatric age group and is typically idiopathic. There are even rarer occurrences of intussusception due to heterotopic gastric mucosa with an incidence of 0.1-13%. Understanding the clinical presentation of intussusception and the potential causes is crucial for appropriate care and management. This is a case report of a pediatric patient who presented with small bowel obstruction due to intussusception from a heterotopic gastric polyp in the jejunum. |
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| Item Description: | 2213-5766 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102476 |