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Song-Hua Fang1, Dan-Jun Dong, Fang-Hong Chen
1Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Sir Run Run Shaw Institute of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|June 3, 2010
Summary
Small intestinal lipomas are rare and challenging to diagnose clinically. Multi-slice computed tomography (CT) enterography reveals characteristic features aiding in accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Small intestinal lipomas are uncommon benign tumors.
- Clinical presentation can be nonspecific, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze clinical and imaging features of small intestinal lipomas.
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of multi-slice computed tomography (CT) enterography.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 14 surgically confirmed small intestinal lipoma cases.
- Review of clinical presentation, lesion characteristics, and radiological findings on CT enterography.
Main Results:
- Abdominal pain was the most common symptom (12/14 patients).
- CT enterography showed well-defined, hypo-intense intraluminal masses.
- No significant enhancement was observed on contrast-enhanced CT.
Conclusions:
- Small intestinal lipomas are difficult to diagnose based on clinical symptoms alone.
- Characteristic CT enterography findings facilitate reliable prospective diagnosis.
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