THREE CASES OF ADULT INTUSSUSCEPTION DUE TO TUMORS OF THE SMALL INTESTINE

Abstract

We experienced three cases of adult intussusception due to tumors of the small intestine. Case 1: A 52-year-old woman was seen at the hospital because of a lower abdominal pain. The patient was diagnosed as having an intussusception due to a tumor of the small intestine and was operated on. Histopathological examination of the tumor revealed myxoma. Case 2: A 58-year-old woman was seen at the hospital because of an upper abdominal pain. The patient was diagnosed as having an ileo-colic intussusception and was operated on. Histopathological examination of the tumor revealed gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Case 3: A 28-year-old woman was sees at the hospital because of a lower abdominal pain. The patient was diagnosed as having an intussusception and was operated on. Histopathological examination of the tumor revealed leiomyoma. In a recent one decade there have been no reports in Japan that myxoma or GIST caused an intussusception. These three cases are presented with a review of the literature.