Ascending Colon Intussusception due to a Adenocarcinoma (3 of 6)

A close up of the Ascending Colonic Adenocarcinoma

The symptoms of adult intussusception of the colon vary
considerably. The signs and symptoms are often associated
with the chronic process of obstruction, and not with acute
abdomen. As a result, it is difficult to diagnose adult
intussusception of the colon, and most cases are diagnosed
when patients undergo laparotomy. When ultrasonography
shows the typical concentric hyperechoic double ring
coupled with thickening of the intestinal walls, a diagnosis
of colonic intussusception should be considered.
CT permits an even more detailed view of suspected
intussusception, and thus plays an important role in
determining the most appropriate therapeutic strategy.