Neonatal intussusception due to a cecal duplication cyst

J Formos Med Assoc. 2000 Apr;99(4):352-3.

Abstract

Intussusception in the first month of life is rare; however, it should be considered a distinct clinical and pathologic entity. Cecal duplication as the cause of intussusception in a neonate is extremely rare. We report a case of a newborn with ileocecocolic intussusception. She presented with vomiting and bloody stools. Abdominal sonography revealed a target lesion with a cystic component. We performed a laparotomy and found an ileocecocolic-type intussusception which was caused by a cecal duplication cyst. Right hemicolectomy with ileocolostomy was performed. She remained well at one year follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cecal Diseases / complications*
  • Cysts / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intussusception / etiology*