A Rare Case of Neonatal Intussusception Caused by Cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus-Associated Intussusception with Florid Vascular Proliferation in an Infant

“…Viral infections, such as those caused by non-enteric adenovirus, human herpes virus (HHV)-6, HHV-7, and Epstein-Barr virus, are known etiologic factors of intussusception. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-associated intussusception has been reported rarely; there have been three case reports in immunocompetent and human immunodeficiency virus–infected infants [ 1 - 3 ]. None of these three case reports described a detailed histologic pattern, except ischemic necrosis of the small intestine due to a prolonged clinical history and delayed surgery.…”