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Lipoma of the transverse colon presenting as simple intestinal obstruction: A Case Report
W Abiodun-Wright1, S Keshinro, Folabi Olumide
1Heals Specialist Clinic, Isolo, Lagos.
Abstract:
Lipomas of the Colon are uncommon. This is the report of a case of sub mucosal lipoma of the transverse colon in a 43 year old Nigerian woman. The clinical presentation was that of a sub acute intestinal obstruction. She had laparotomy and limited colonic resection with no post operative complications. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology. The modes of presentation, differential diagnosis and treatment options of colonic lipomas are discussed. Lipomas of the large bowel should be considered in the setting of mechanical intestinal obstruction in this environment.
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