Abstract
Lipomas are rare but well-recognized tumours of the small and large intestines. Intestinal lipomas should be removed surgically because they can cause severe symptoms and usually a tissue diagnosis is indicated in intestinal tumours to exclude a malignancy. The present report describes a case of ileal lipoma causing ileoileal temporary intussusception in an adult with a history of severe episodes of colicky lower abdominal pain and vomiting.
Keywords: intestinal obstruction, lipoma, intussusception
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