Open AccessIntestinal anisakiasis can cause intussusception in adults: An extremely rare condition
Author(s) -
Tomofumi Miura,
Akira Iwaya,
Takao Shimizu,
Junpei Tsuchiya,
J. Nakamura,
Satoshi Yamada,
Tsutomu Miura,
Masahiko Yanagi,
Hiroyuki Usuda,
Iwao Emura,
Toru Takahashi
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v16.i14.1804
Subject(s) - colonoscopy , intussusception (medical disorder) , medicine , anisakis , abdominal pain , ultrasonography , computed tomography , endoscopic ultrasonography , abdominal computed tomography , abdominal ultrasonography , radiology , surgery , gastroenterology , general surgery , endoscopy , colorectal cancer , cancer , fishery , biology , fish <actinopterygii>
We report an extremely rare case of adult intussusception caused by anisakiasis. A 41-year-old man was admitted into our hospital for right lower abdominal colicky pain. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed the presence of intussusception. As pneumo-dynamic resolution by colonoscopy failed, surgery was performed. The anisakis body was found in the submucosal layer of the resection specimen. The patient was discharged 9 d after the operation. Anisakiasis may cause intussusception in any country where sushi or sashimi now exists as a popular food. If suspicious, detailed clinical interview as to food intake prior to symptom development is crucial.