Distal Jejunal Intussusception from Melanoma Metastasis: Case Report

Introduction: The invagination of one intestinal loop within another rarely occurs in adults and it is usually caused by a polyp or another intraluminal lesion. Intussusceptions occur mostly in children; an organic lesion is not necessary, and colic pain syndrome, rectal bleeding, and a palpable mass (the intussuscepted segment) are characteristics. Justification: To compare data from a tertiary reference hospital with data described in the literature, considering the evolution of such patients is unknown in our field. Objective: To report the case of a patient with distal jejunal intussusception from melanoma metastasis. Method: Information was obtained through medical record reviews, patient interviews, photographic records of the diagnostic methods and the surgery to which patients were subjected, and literature review. Final considerations: The case reported and the publications surveyed bring to light the discussion on the therapeutics of the complex condition that is melanoma metastasis, showing that some patients may present satisfactory and lasting results regarding symptom relief and improvement of quality of life.