Intraluminal hamartoma of the ileum in a child: a rare cause of intestinal occlusion

Pediatr Surg Int. 1998 Jul;13(5-6):431-2. doi: 10.1007/s003830050359.

Abstract

A case of small-intestinal obstruction in a 12-year-old boy caused by an intraluminal hamartoma of the ileum is reported. The rarity of the lesion, its location, symptomatology, histology, and diagnosis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Child
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hamartoma / complications*
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis
  • Hamartoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / complications*
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Ileum / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Laparotomy
  • Male