A Large Intussuscepting Gastric Lipoma

J Gastrointest Surg. 2018 Jul;22(7):1299-1300. doi: 10.1007/s11605-017-3646-0. Epub 2017 Dec 18.

Abstract

Lipomas of the lower foregut are exceptionally rare. Presenting symptoms often include bleeding, weight loss, and obstructive symptoms. Surgical resection remains the standard treatment. We report a case of a large intussuscepting gastric lipoma.

Keywords: Duodenal lipoma; Gastric intussusception; Gastric lipoma; Gastric outlet obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Duodenoscopy
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / complications*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intussusception / diagnosis
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Lipoma / complications
  • Lipoma / diagnosis*
  • Lipoma / surgery
  • Male
  • Stomach Neoplasms / complications
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed