[Tumor-induced colocolonic invagination in an adult]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2006 Sep 18;168(38):3228-9.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

A case of colocolonic invagination is presented. The mass was palpated preoperatively and diagnosed by barium enema X-ray and ultrasound. Operation confirmed the diagnosis and demonstrated a coecum tumor. The patient was treated successfully with a right hemicolectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Cecal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Cecal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Cecal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Colectomy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intussusception / diagnosis*
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / etiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography