Highlights
Intestinal intussusception is a rare clinical entity in adults.
When seen in adults, intussusception is often caused by a malignant condition.
Colonic lipoma is a rare benign condition that can cause intussusception in adults.
Computed tomography is the most sensitive radiological modality for diagnosis.
The treatment of intussusception in adults is almost always surgical.
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