Inflammatory fibroid polyp (IFP) is an uncommon lesion of the gastrointestinal tract. This paper describes the case of 72-year-old woman with IFP. The first manifestation of IFP in this patient was intussuscepion. She underwent emergency surgery, had uneventful post-operative recovery, and was discharged home with asymptomatic digestive tract.
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