Table 1. Predisposing factors in the development of pediatric intussusception.
| Anatomic | Anatomic variation in the developing GI tract | Lymphangioma |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix | Leiomyosarcoma | |
| Crohn disease | Lymphomas | |
| Intestinal duplication | Meckel diverticulum | |
| Intestinal duplication | Peutz–Jegher polyp or cancer | |
| Hypertrophied Peyer patch | Polyps | |
| Lipomas | ||
| Associated infections | Adenovirus | |
| Rotavirus | ||
| Parasites | ||
| Bleeding disorders | ||
| Henoch-Schonlein purpura | ||
| Hemophilia | ||
| Leukemia | ||
| Associated diseases | Neuronal intestinal dysplasia | |
| Celiac disease | ||
| Cystic fibrosis |
Abbreviation: GI, gastrointestinal tract.