Ileoileal Intussusception in an Adult Due to Ileal Lipoma ? A Rare Case Report

Small Intestine tumors are rare, accounting for 1-2% of all gastrointestinal tract tumors. Among these, benign tumors are extremely rare with small intestinal lipomas being even more uncommon. They are usually asymptomatic, but may rarely cause intussusception and intestinal obstruction. We report a case of adult male presenting as sub-acute intestinal obstruction. Exploratory laprotomy revealed ileo-ileal intussusception secondary to lipoma which was successfully treated with segmental intestinal resection. Intestinal intussusception in adults is rare and majority of the cases has an underlying cause with intraluminal lesions that requires surgical resection. A differential diagnosis of lipoma should always be kept in mind as a cause of intestinal intussusception, without a delay in proper treatment.