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August 2012 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study found that disrupting the inturned gene in developing mouse epidermis halted hair follicle formation due to impaired keratinocyte differentiation, highlighting primary cilia's role in tissue-specific planar cell polarity signaling.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” In this case study, a large colonic lipoma led to colo-colonic intussusception requiring surgical intervention in a 74-year-old man.
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March 2003 in “Pediatrics” This study reports that a short course of steroids resolved symptoms and hyperplasia in infants and young children with recurrent intussusception associated with intestinal lymphoid hyperplasia, suggesting consideration of steroids before surgery.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case report detailed a rare diagnosis of Rapunzel syndrome, where intussusception in a young girl was caused by trichobezoars linked to undiagnosed trichotillomania and trichophagia.
September 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This case report describes a middle-aged Sudanese woman with intussusception associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), presenting with multiple symptoms including joint pain and abdominal issues.