Small bowel diverticulosis represents an uncommon pathology that is often misdiagnosed, since it causes non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. It is defined by the existence of multiple diverticula, which are located most frequently in the jejunum. Diagnosis often occurs following the presentation of related complications such as diverticulitis, haemorrhage, perforation or obstruction. Intestinal obstruction can be caused by inflammatory stenosis due to repeated episodes of diverticulitis, volvulus, intussusception or the presence of enteroliths. Here, we report a case of multiple jejunal diverticula causing acute intestinal obstruction.
Introduction: Lipomas of the colon are rare benign tumors. Colo-colonic intussusception caused by colonic lipoma is more rare. Case report: We report a case of a 52-year-old patient presenting with recurrent colonic obstruction which occurred in recent days. Colonoscopy revealed a large submucosal mass having benign appearance. Abdominal computed tomography scan diagnosed colo-colonic intussusception due to a large lipoma of the sigmoid colon. Diagnosis was confirmed during operative reduction and resection. He had segmental left colectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful. Conclusion: Computed tomography scan and colonoscopy seem important for diagnosing both lipoma and intussusception. The treatment may be surgical or endoscopic.
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