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[Multiple lipomas of the colon and rectum]
La Semaine Des Hopitaux : Organe Fonde Par L'Association D'Enseignement Medical Des Hopitaux De Paris
|June 23, 1976
Summary
Multiple colonic lipomas are rare, presenting as asymptomatic or causing obstruction and intussusception. Diagnosis is aided by radiology and colonoscopy, with surgical or endoscopic removal as treatment options.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Context:
- Colonic lipomas are rare submucosal tumors.
- Literature review of 45 reported cases since the late 18th century.
Purpose:
- To report a case of multiple circumscribed colonic lipomas.
- To review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of colonic lipomas.
Summary:
- Multiple colonic lipomas can be asymptomatic or present with chronic intestinal obstruction or intussusception.
- Radiology and colonoscopy aid in diagnosis, revealing characteristic signs.
- Treatment is primarily surgical, with endoscopic lipomectomy feasible for limited lesions.
Impact:
- Highlights the varied clinical presentations of colonic lipomas.
- Emphasizes the importance of diagnostic modalities like radiology and colonoscopy.
- Provides guidance on therapeutic approaches, including minimally invasive endoscopic options.