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DISTAL ILEAL STENOSING SUBSEROSAL LIPOMA: A CASE REPORT
Summary
A rare gastrointestinal lipoma caused intestinal obstruction in a 38-year-old patient. Surgical intervention was successful, highlighting lipomas as a crucial consideration for intestinal obstruction diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Lipomas, common soft tissue tumors, rarely occur in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Intestinal obstruction is a surgical emergency often caused by various pathologies.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old patient presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
- Exploratory laparotomy revealed a 56 cm segment of obstructed, edematous ileum.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed an ileal lipoma causing stenosis.
- The lipoma consisted of mature adipocytes within the ileal wall.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering lipomas in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.
- Early recognition and surgical management of gastrointestinal lipomas can prevent complications.
