26-Year-Old Man With New Abdominal Pain
May 2016
in “
Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Studysummary This case report describes a 26-year-old man whose abdominal pain and other symptoms led to a diagnosis of celiac disease-induced small-bowel intussusceptions, which resolved with a gluten-free diet.
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A 26-year-old man presented with severe upper left quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, distention, and weight loss. CT imaging revealed small bowel intussusception, and laboratory tests confirmed celiac disease. The patient was managed conservatively with observation and supportive care, leading to spontaneous resolution of intussusception. Follow-up included dietary management for celiac disease and monitoring for potential complications.
