DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i05.064

Pages: 1030-1033

Introduction and Significance: Inflammatory fibroid tumors (IFT) or Vanek's tumors are rare benign neoplasms. They can affect any part of the digestive tract. They are under-diagnosed conditions, usually revealed by a life-threatening complication such as intussusception. The final diagnosis is made on the resection specimen after curative surgery. Case Presentation: A 25-year-old female patient presented with ileo-ileal intussusception revealed by an emergency CT scan. The etiology was unclear, but we suspected small bowel tumor etiology. Emergency surgery was therefore performed and the tumour was resected with margins. The diagnosis of Vanek's tumour was established on pathological examination. Discussion: Inflammatory fibroids are mesenchymal tumours without malignant potential. However, they may be revealed by a dangerous complication requiring emergency surgery. Complete resection is necessary, and anatomopathological examination enables the diagnosis to be made. Conclusion: Surgeons should include IFT among the differential diagnoses of adult ileal intussusception, as it mimics other small bowel tumours. The diagnosis can only be made on pathological examination.