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ArticleJournal of ultrasound2026

Tiny patient, big challenge: pancreatic heterotopia causing ileo-ileal intussusception in an infant.

Benedetta Neri, Marco Di Mitri, Ilaria Corsini, Marcello Lanari, Michelangelo Baldazzi, Laura Greco, Simone D'Antonio, Claudio Antonellini, Rocco Minelli, Eugenio Rossi and 3 more

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Benedetta NeriPediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
Marco Di MitriPediatric Surgery Department, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy. marco.dimitri@studio.unibo.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0392-579X
Ilaria CorsiniPediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
Marcello LanariPediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
Michelangelo BaldazziPediatric and Adult CardioThoracic and Vascular, Oncohematologic and Emergency Radiology Unit IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Laura GrecoPediatric and Adult CardioThoracic and Vascular, Oncohematologic and Emergency Radiology Unit IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Simone D'AntonioPediatric Surgery Department, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
Claudio AntonelliniPediatric Surgery Department, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
Rocco MinelliDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 1, 86100, Campobasso, CB, Italy.
Eugenio RossiU.O.S.D. Diagnostica per Immagini A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausilipon, Pausilipon Hospital, Naples, Italy.
Giuseppe PaviglianitiUOC Radiologia Pediatrica ARNAS Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy.
Marcello NapolitanoDepartment of Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology, V. Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Mario LimaPediatric Surgery Department, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, 40126, Bologna, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children, typically occurring between 6 months and 3 years of age. While most cases are idiopathic, rare cases involve pathological lead points. Ileo-ileal intussusception is an uncommon variant, often associated with anomalies such as heterotopic pancreatic tissue. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a rare case of a 2-month-old infant presenting with inconsolable crying and feeding refusal, diagnosed with ileo-ileal intussusception due to pancreatic heterotopia. Ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis, leading to successful surgical resection of the affected ileal segment, with an uneventful recovery.

conclusionThis case emphasizes the importance of considering intussusception in younger infants with nonspecific symptoms. Early imaging, particularly ultrasound, plays a critical role in timely diagnosis. Though rare, pancreatic heterotopia can act as a pathological lead point, highlighting the need for awareness and prompt surgical intervention to optimize pediatric patient outcomes.

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ChoristomaIleal DiseasesIntussusceptionPancreasDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansInfantMaleUltrasonographyEctopic pancreatic tissueIntussusceptionUltrasoundUSX-ray

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PMID40128509
PMCPMC13000066

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