Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report

IntroductionThis case report presents a rare instance of small-bowel obstruction (SBO) caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape, highlighting the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis of SBO, especially in the elderly.Case descriptionAn 87-year-old edentulous...

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Main Authors: Kuanyong Yu, Wenjun Feng, Guanghui Qiang, Chuanyang Cao, Liyang Liu, Zhenling Ji
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1546570/full
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description IntroductionThis case report presents a rare instance of small-bowel obstruction (SBO) caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape, highlighting the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis of SBO, especially in the elderly.Case descriptionAn 87-year-old edentulous female presented with a 2-day history of abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and constipation. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed SBO with a foreign body in the ileum. The patient confessed swallowing an intact grape 2 days prior to admission. Surgery was performed, and an intact green grape was extracted from the dilated ileum, relieving the obstruction. This case highlights the rare case of SBO caused by an intact grape and underscores the importance of a detailed dietary history in the diagnosis of SBO. The use of CT scanning was instrumental in identifying the grape as the cause of obstruction. Early surgical intervention led to a successful outcome, emphasizing the need for prompt action in managing such cases.
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spelling doaj-art-1fcb6ec82a5a40469a9fc31bedc34e8f2025-08-20T01:50:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-05-011210.3389/fmed.2025.15465701546570Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case reportKuanyong YuWenjun FengGuanghui QiangChuanyang CaoLiyang LiuZhenling JiIntroductionThis case report presents a rare instance of small-bowel obstruction (SBO) caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape, highlighting the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis of SBO, especially in the elderly.Case descriptionAn 87-year-old edentulous female presented with a 2-day history of abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and constipation. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed SBO with a foreign body in the ileum. The patient confessed swallowing an intact grape 2 days prior to admission. Surgery was performed, and an intact green grape was extracted from the dilated ileum, relieving the obstruction. This case highlights the rare case of SBO caused by an intact grape and underscores the importance of a detailed dietary history in the diagnosis of SBO. The use of CT scanning was instrumental in identifying the grape as the cause of obstruction. Early surgical intervention led to a successful outcome, emphasizing the need for prompt action in managing such cases.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1546570/fullsmall-bowel obstructionforeign body“Shine Muscat” grapeelderlycomputed tomography (CT) scancase report
spellingShingle Kuanyong Yu
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Guanghui Qiang
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Liyang Liu
Zhenling Ji
Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report
Frontiers in Medicine
small-bowel obstruction
foreign body
“Shine Muscat” grape
elderly
computed tomography (CT) scan
case report
title Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report
title_full Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report
title_fullStr Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report
title_short Ileal obstruction caused by an intact “Shine Muscat” grape: a case report
title_sort ileal obstruction caused by an intact shine muscat grape a case report
topic small-bowel obstruction
foreign body
“Shine Muscat” grape
elderly
computed tomography (CT) scan
case report
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1546570/full
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