Intussusception

What it means

An abnormality of the intestine in which part of the intestine invaginates (telescopes) into another part of the intestine.

Intussusception can lead to intestinal obstruction as well as to the interruption of the blood supply to the intestine. It can affect small or large bowel.

Rare diseases that can present with this7

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category