Intussusception of Rectosigmoid Colon Cancer Mimicking a Pedunculated Tumor

Intussusception in adults is a rare phenomenon involving the colon in approximately 20% of cases. A 65-year-old man was hospitalized with anorexia, anemia, dehydration, and melena. Digital rectal examination revealed a palpable mass approximately 5 cm from the anal verge. The mass moved between the...

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Main Authors: Susumu Saigusa, Masaki Ohi, Hiroki Imaoka, Tadanobu Shimura, Yasuhiro Inoue, Masato Kusunoki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/696403
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