Duodenal angiolipoma: a rare tumor causing recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2023 Nov;115(11):674-675. doi: 10.17235/reed.2023.9744/2023.

Abstract

Duodenal angiolipoma is a rare adipocytic tumor, with non-specific symptoms precluding an early diagnosis. We present a case of a 67-year-old female admitted due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The upper endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound evaluation showed a subepithelial lesion in the third portion of the duodenum. Endoscopic excision was performed using a standard polypectomy technique after endoloop placement. Histopathology was compatible with duodenal angiolipoma. The authors highlight duodenal angiolipoma as a rare adipocytic tumor potentially causing gastrointestinal bleeding, which can be safely treated with endoscopic excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiolipoma* / complications
  • Angiolipoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Angiolipoma* / surgery
  • Duodenal Neoplasms* / complications
  • Duodenal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Duodenum / pathology
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans