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Table 4 Lesions associated with intussusception

From: Presentation, aetiology and treatment of adult intussusception in a tertiary Sub-Saharan Hospital: a 10-year retrospective study

Lesion/lead point

Number (%)

CI (%)

Benign causes

13 (35.1)

21.8 – 51.3

Adhesions

3 (8.1)

2.1 – 22.0

Idiopathic

9 (24.3)

13.2 – 40.3

Non-specific inflammation

1 (2.7)

< 0.01 – 15.1

Benign tumours

11 (29.7)

17.4 – 45.9

Adenoma

6 (16.2)

7.3 – 31.5

Lipoma

4 (10.8)

3.7 – 25.3

Leiomyoma

1 (2.7)

< 0.01 – 15.1

Malignant tumours

13 (35.1)

21.8 – 51.3

Adenocarcinoma

9 (24.3)

13.2 – 40.3

Lymphoma

3 (8.1)

2.1 – 22.0

Karposi's sarcoma

1 (2.7)

< 0.01 – 15.1

Total

37 (100)