Intussusception in a XXXX : A rare and often misdiagnosed clinical entity.

@entity1 @entity3166 @entity4837 @entity391 @entity1321 @entity8529
Intussusception is a very rare cause of @entity1321 in neonates. It is of extremely rare occurrence among premature neonates. We present a case of 11-day-old @entity4837 who presented with abdominal distension, intolerance to feeds, @entity391 , significant bilious aspirate and bleeding per rectum. The initial diagnosis of @entity3166 ( @entity3166 ) led to a delay in the diagnosis. On exploratory laparotomy, it turned out to be a case of ileo-colic intussusception with @entity8529 as a lead point. This site of intussusception (ileo-colic) and presence of a lead point among @entity4837 is of exceedingly rare occurrence and very few such cases have been reported. In this article, the published work about clinical features and management on intussusceptions in premature neonates has been reviewed. The authors intend to highlight the difficulty in distinguishing the @entity3166 and intussusception. Subtle clinical and radiological features which can help in differentiating the two conditions have been emphasized. This can avoid the delay in diagnosis and management which can prove critical. High index of suspicion with timely intervention is the key for optimizing outcome. A diagnosis of intussusception should always be considered in any preterm @entity1 with suspected @entity3166 .
