Intussusception is caused by:
a. Submucous lipoma(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1812-1814, Ghai 8/e p 287)Predisposing conditionsPeyer's patches or prominent mounds of lymph tissue lead to mucosal prolapse of ileum into colon;Other lead points: Meckel diverticulum, intestinal polyp, neurofibroma, intestinal duplication cysts, hamartomas, ectopic pancreatic tissue, hemangioma, lipomaClinical featuresSudden onset of severe paroxysmal colicky pain in a previously well child, that recurs frequently60% infants pass a stool containing red blood and mucus, the currant jelly stoolVomiting occurs in most cases and is usually more frequently in the early phase.
Submucous lipoma
Subfascial lipoma
Subserous lipoma
Intramural lipoma
Childhood Tumors