Ileocolic Intussusception in an Infant with Ileal Duplication Cyst as a Lead Point- A Case Report

Ileocolic Intussusception in an Infant with Ileal Duplication Cyst as a Lead Point- A Case Report

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Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are uncommon congenital malformations, with small intestine being the most common site, followed by colon and stomach.It can have variable presentations such as 7 Piece Dining Set intestinal obstruction, bleeding, palpable mass, or rarely volvulus.Here, the authors report a case of intussusception in a two-year-old child, presented with complaints of bilious vomiting and abdominal distension for three days with X-ray features suggestive of bowel HANKS obstruction.

Ultrasonography revealed intussusception with ileal duplication cyst as the lead point, which was confirmed on exploratory laparotomy.In a paediatric patient, enteric duplication cyst should be included in the differential diagnosis of a cystic lesion as the lead point in intussusception.