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Laparoscopy-endoscopy Cooperative Surgery for the Treatment of Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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Gastric lipoma.

M Zameer¹, R P Kanojia, K L N Rao

¹Department of Pediatric Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, UT, India.

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

|October 27, 2010

Summary

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A rare gastric lipoma was diagnosed in a 12-year-old boy using endoscopy and CT scans. Surgical removal preserved the stomach, highlighting a unique pediatric case.

Keywords:

Gastric lipoma bleeding childhood gastric tumors

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Laparoscopy-endoscopy Cooperative Surgery for the Treatment of Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Laparoscopy-endoscopy Cooperative Surgery for the Treatment of Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Published on: February 19, 2022

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Gastric lipomas are rare benign tumors, particularly in pediatric patients.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

A 12-year-old male presented with symptoms leading to diagnostic investigations.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy and abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the gastric lipoma.

Findings:

The patient underwent successful open surgical excision of the gastric lipoma.
The surgical approach prioritized stomach preservation.

Implications:

This case contributes to the limited literature on pediatric gastric lipomas.
Effective surgical management can achieve positive outcomes in rare pediatric gastrointestinal tumors.