Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp causing small bowel intussusception: a case report

Abstract

Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP), or Vanek's tumours, are rare lesions of the gastrointestinal tract whose clinical presentation and management vary according to lesion's size and location. We hereby present a case of an ileoileal intussusception accurately diagnosed by computer tomography. Laparotomy and small bowel resection were performed. A PDGFRA+ IFP was identified as the lead point and its rare CD117(c-kit) positivity emphasizes the histological variety of these lesions as well as the complexity thus inherent to a conclusive diagnosis.