Intussusception in adults: what radiologists should know

Emerg Radiol. 2012 Apr;19(2):89-101. doi: 10.1007/s10140-011-1006-z. Epub 2011 Dec 27.

Abstract

Adult intussusception (AI) is a rare entity with an organic lesion within the intussusception in 70-90% of the cases. Intussusception is classified according to location, etiology, and to the presence or not of a lead point. We illustrate several causes of AI with a variety of radiological findings on plain film, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and endoscopy seen at our institution. Imaging plays a major role in their diagnosis and in determining the appropriate treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*