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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2026; 18(4): 120706
Published online Apr 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i4.120706
Published online Apr 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i4.120706
Adult ileocolic intussusception caused by a terminal ileal lipoma: A case report
Jin-Xing Fan, Endoscopy Center, Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, Jiaxing 314500, Zhejiang Province, China
Yu-Peng Jiang, Min-Quan Yao, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, Jiaxing 314500, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Fan JX organized the patient information, generated the data and wrote the manuscript; Jiang YP contributed to assessment of imaging examination; Yao MQ participated in clinical and intellectual discussions related to the article; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Min-Quan Yao, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastroin
Received: March 6, 2026
Revised: March 17, 2026
Accepted: March 30, 2026
Published online: April 28, 2026
Processing time: 49 Days and 14.3 Hours
Revised: March 17, 2026
Accepted: March 30, 2026
Published online: April 28, 2026
Processing time: 49 Days and 14.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Adult intussusception is rare and often tumor-related. This case of ileocolic intussusception in a 30-year-old male underscores the critical diagnostic role of computed tomography (CT). CT not only confirmed the intussusception but, more importantly, identified the pathognomonic fat-density lead point, enabling a preoperative diagnosis of a lipoma. This case highlights that for radiologists and clinicians, recognizing this specific CT feature is key to accurate diagnosis and app