Jejunal Lipoma-Induced Intussusception Mimicking Crohn's Disease: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with Crohn's disease presents diagnostic challenges. Adult intussusception is rare and typically caused by a pathological lead point, such as a tumor or inflammatory lesion. Lipomas, though benign, can lead to obstruction and bleeding, requiring differentiation from inflammatory causes for appropriate management.

Case presentation

A 70-year-old male with Crohn's disease and chronic anemia presented with recurrent obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Initial endoscopy was unremarkable, but capsule endoscopy identified a bleeding jejunal lesion. Double-balloon enteroscopy and imaging confirmed a jejunal lipoma causing intermittent intussusception. Due to persistent anemia, the patient underwent laparoscopic resection, wi

SUBMITTER: Luke N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12017744 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature