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Complete small bowel obstruction without intussusception due to a submucosal lipoma
Ryan D Konik1, Ronald A Rhodes1
1Department of General Surgery, Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown, OH, USA.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|July 12, 2018
Summary
Submucosal lipomas are rare small bowel tumors. This case highlights a large lipoma causing a complete bowel obstruction without intussusception, requiring surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Submucosal lipomas of the small bowel are uncommon, benign neoplasms.
- While often asymptomatic, large lesions can precipitate acute gastrointestinal complications.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old female presented with symptoms of a complete small bowel obstruction.
- Imaging revealed a large submucosal lipoma as the cause of the obstruction.
Findings:
- The patient's obstruction was solely due to the submucosal lipoma.
- There were no concurrent signs of intussusception, a common complication of large bowel lipomas.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for submucosal lipomas to cause significant bowel obstruction.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing symptomatic lipomas and preventing complications.
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