Abstract:Background: Intussusception is an uncommon diagnosis in adults. It is characterized by an abnormal luminal "lead point" that precipitates bowel invagination, resulting in obstructive symptoms that warrants further investigation. Both benign and malignant tumors have been reported to cause small bowel intussusception, with primary small bowel malignancies occurring more commonly. We present an unusual case of a middle-aged gentleman with small bowel intussusception and obstruction caused by a metastatic spindle… Show more
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