Intussusception in children: lessons learned from intestinal lymphoma as a rare lead-point

ConclusionA high index of suspicion for the presence of a pathological lead-point in children older than 4  years and children with recurrent intussusception is necessary in patients presenting with intussusception. Malignant, highly aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, although rare, must actively be searched for. Pneumatic or hydrostatic reduction should remain the first line treatment in most case s.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research