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Rectal Lipoma in an Elderly Male: A Case Report
Dimitrios Anyfantakis1, Paraskevi Karona2, Miltiades Kastanakis3
1Primary Care, Primary Health Care Centre of Kissamos, Chania, GRC.
Cureus
|July 4, 2020
Summary
Gastrointestinal lipomas are rare benign tumors. This case highlights a rare rectal lipoma diagnosed via CT and successfully treated with trans-anal excision in an elderly patient.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lipomas of the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon benign tumors.
- Rectal lipomas are exceptionally rare, often presenting incidentally.
Observation:
- An elderly male presented with a protruding rectal mass during defecation.
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan raised suspicion for the rectal mass.
Findings:
- Trans-anal excision successfully removed the rectal mass.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a rectal lipoma.
Implications:
- Preoperative diagnosis of rectal lipomas can be challenging.
- Trans-anal excision is a viable treatment option for rectal lipomas.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention lead to favorable patient outcomes.
