Ultrasonographic diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumor of the ileum complicating with intussusception: a case report

Hepatogastroenterology. 2003 Sep-Oct;50(53):1345-7.

Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumor is one of the etiologies that may cause small bowel intussusception. Because of its emergency, early diagnosis plays a pivotal role in successful management. Ultrasonography is a safe and handy diagnostic tool without invasiveness and it is advantageous for early preoperative diagnosis. We present a case of ileal intussusception caused by inflammatory pseudotumor, which was diagnosed preoperatively with ultrasonography and was proven by operation. The ultrasonographic feature of the inflammatory pseudotumor was heterogeneously hyperechoic and it should be included in the differential diagnosis of hyperechoic leading lesions of small bowel intussusception in adults.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / pathology
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ileal Diseases / pathology
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Ileum / pathology
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography