Ileal lipoma - a rare cause of ileocolic intussusception in adults: Case report and literature review

Figure 1 A plain abdominal film showing gaseous distension of the small bowel with a lack of gas within the colon apart from the rectum. The appearances are suggestive of small bowel obstruction.

Figure 2 Computed tomography scan of the abdomen without oral contrast. Notice the characteristics of the mesentery - a fatty density with blood vessels. A: A longitudinal cut view of the intussusception shows the “sausage” shape; B: “Target” or “Crescent-in donut” is seen on the cross-sectional views of the intussusception.

Figure 3 The leading point is a 12 mm Lipoma: a homogenous fat density mass in the lumen in cross section.

Figure 4 Intra-operative appearance of the intussusception.