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Laparoscopy-endoscopy Cooperative Surgery for the Treatment of Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
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Large gastric lipoma.

B K Sharma1, O P Dhakal

  • 1Department Of Radiodiagnosis, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) and Central Referral Hospital (CRH), Sikkim, India. drbarun2003@yahoo.com

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|February 26, 2013
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Gastric lipomas are rare, benign submucosal tumors, often found in the stomach

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Radiology

Background:

  • Gastric lipomas are uncommon benign tumors, representing less than 1% of all gastric tumors.
  • These submucosal lesions are typically located in the antral region of the stomach.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old female presented with a two-year history of upper abdominal pain.
  • Abdominal computed tomography (CT) identified a large gastric lipoma in the antral region.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying gastrointestinal lipomas.
  • Gastric lipomas are frequently overlooked in the differential diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal submucosal masses due to their rarity.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of gastric lipomas is crucial for appropriate patient management.

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  • Symptomatic treatment may be an option for elderly patients unwilling to undergo surgery.
  • Increased awareness of gastric lipomas can improve diagnostic accuracy in cases of upper gastrointestinal submucosal masses.