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Lipomatosis is a hereditary disorder that manifests in the form of benign tumors. Like more common forms of the condition, intestinal lipomatosis is usually asymptomatic but can cause painful obstruction or gastrointestinal bleeding. It is extremely rare, occurring in an estimated .04-4.5 percent of individuals. The article considers the case of a 47-year-old male who arrived at Florida International University\u2019s Emergency Department with abdominal pain as his chief complaint. A CT scan revealed ileocolic intussusception, or intussusception in the region near the ileum and the colon. Intussusception, which can present with intestinal lipomatosis, is when one part of the intestine slides into another. It\u2019s a serious condition because when one intestine \u201ctelescopes\u201d into an adjacent one, blockages often occur, which can lead to bowel perforations, infections, and the death of bowel tissue.<\/p>\n
The researchers\u2019 findings confirmed the usefulness of previous treatments for managing intussusception, and provided further evidence that intussusception can be a complication of intestinal lipomatosis. \u201cIt teaches us the importance of keeping a wide differential when considering a diagnosis of bowel obstruction. Through imaging, surgical exploration, and pathological interpretation, this case, which began as a complaint of abdominal pain, [was discovered to be] a rare clinical entity,\u201d the researchers concluded.<\/p>\n