Jejunojejunal intussusception

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Post-appendectomy status 6 days back. Re-presented with epigastric discomfort, nausea and vominting.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

There is a short segment intussusception involving jejunal loops, however no definite CT detectable underlying mass lesion in the form of leading point is noted.

No dilatation of proximal segment is seen.

Rest of the visualized viscera appear unremarkable.

Case Discussion

CT findings of jejunojejunal intussusception.

The patient presented with acute abdomen pain which was diagnosed as acute appendicitis and appendectomy was done, but patient has epigastric discomfort again few days after surgery.

CT was done in which diagnose of jejunojejunal intussusception was made and confirmed surgically with mucosal irregularities which could be the expected underlying cause.

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