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Neuroendocrine tumour masquerading as intussusception: A case report

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Highlights • Intussusception commonly occurs in the paediatric population.• Presentation in the adult population is likely malignant.• It is important for an intussusception to be managed surgically in adults.• Neuroendocrine… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Intussusception commonly occurs in the paediatric population.• Presentation in the adult population is likely malignant.• It is important for an intussusception to be managed surgically in adults.• Neuroendocrine tumour can present as intussusception in the adult population.• Resection with lymph node clearance is needed for complete staging.

Keywords: masquerading intussusception; intussusception case; neuroendocrine tumour; tumour masquerading; intussusception

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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