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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
Published on: March 5, 2018
Giant colonic lipoma presenting with intermittent intestinal obstruction
Sana Ullah1, Hussam Ahmed, Ernest Jehangir
1Department of Coloproctology, West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, Post code: CA28 8JG, UK. drsanavri@hotmail.com
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Large colonic lipomas, though rare, can cause intestinal obstruction. This case highlights the successful laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for a large lipoma, offering a minimally invasive treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal (GI) lipomas are common benign tumors, typically small and asymptomatic.
- Large colonic lipomas are rare and can present with significant complications.
Observation:
- A rare case of a large colonic lipoma was identified.
- The patient presented with symptoms indicative of intestinal obstruction.
Findings:
- The large lipoma was successfully treated using a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy.
- This minimally invasive approach was effective for managing the rare colonic lipoma.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic surgery offers a viable and less invasive option for treating large colonic lipomas.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare pathologies in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.
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