Multiple intestinal lipomatosis. Case report.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Radiology
• Pathology

Background:

• Intestinal lipomatosis is a rare condition with low autopsy incidence.
• Most cases are asymptomatic; symptomatic cases present with obstruction or bleeding.
• Diagnostic tools include barium studies, ultrasonography, and computed tomography (CT).

Observation:

• A 51-year-old male presented with abdominal pain, tachycardia, headache, and nausea.
• Previous evaluation for gastrointestinal bleeding one year prior.
• Abdominal CT revealed multiple submucosal masses in the stomach and small bowel.

Findings:

• CT and barium studies indicated features typical of lipomas.
• The lipomas affected the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
• No surgical or invasive treatment was required for the asymptomatic lipomas.

Implications:

• Lipomas are the most common benign small bowel tumors.
• This case is unusual due to the widespread distribution of lipomas.
• Typical radiographic findings can enable preoperative diagnosis of intestinal lipomas.