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Query: UMLS:C0021933 (
intussusception
)
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Gallstone ileus
is a rare pathology, occurring in an estimated 0.5% of cases, which preferentially affect females and the elderly population. This rare pathology is the result of a fistulous connection between the bowel and gallbladder. This connection allows gallstones to pass into the bowel leading to mechanical obstruction. On rare occasions the enteric gallstone can act as a lead point causing
intussusception
. We present a rare case of
intussusception
secondary to gallstone ileus in a young, relatively asymptomatic patient. CT played a critical role in diagnosis and appropriate management of our patient.
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PMID:Unusual presentation of intussusception: Gallstone ileus. 3294 53
