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Adult descending colocolic intussusception caused by a large lipoma

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Adult intussusception is uncommon and varies considerably from the more common occur rence of this disorder in infants and children. Although lipoma represents the most common benign tumor of the colon, it is a relatively rare cause of gastrointestinal symptoms. A rare case of adult intussusception of the descending colon caused by a giant lipoma is presented and discussed.

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  1. Colorectal Division, Surgical Department, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, 21, Nan-ya South road, sec. 2, Pan-chiao, 22050, Taipei county, Taiwan

    Teh-Kuang Wang M.D.

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Wang, TK. Adult descending colocolic intussusception caused by a large lipoma. Gastroenterol Jpn 27, 411–413 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02777762

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