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Colocolic intussusception occur in less than 5 % of all cases of intussusception. Median age at presentation is 4.4 years. Usually presents with features of intestinal obstruction. Common causes include pathological lead points like juvenile polyps, Meckel's diverticulum and lymphoma. However, rarely occurs without an organic cause as presented in the index case.
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