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Intussusception is uncommon in older patients, making its diagnosis challenging and necessitating a high level of clinical suspicion. While pediatric intussusception typically presents with a triad of symptoms including abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and an abdominal mass, the majority of adult patients experience chronic abdominal pain and partial obstruction. Consequently, the diagnosis of adult intussusception may be delayed due to the similarity in presentation with other conditions.
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