Jejunal leiomyosarcoma leading to intestinal intussusception: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare form of malignant tumor affecting the small intestine, specifically the jejunum. It can cause intussusception, a condition wherein one segment of the intestine telescopes into another, leading to obstruction, ischemia, and necrosis. Small intestinal intussusception in adults is a rare clinical condition. The majority of affected individuals have pathological factors, such as tumors, polyps, diverticula, inflammation, or intestinal adhesions. Abdominal pain and bowel obstruction are the most common symptoms, but small bowel tumors are often not visible on endoscopy, making additional imaging essential for accurate diagnosis. Herein, we report the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of jejunal LMS-induced intussusception in an adu

SUBMITTER: Chen Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12593084 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature