Gastric Lipomatosis: A Case Report.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Gastric lipomatosis is an uncommon condition characterized by the presence of multiple lipomas in the stomach.
• This case report details a 52-year-old asymptomatic female initially diagnosed incidentally with gastric lipomatosis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a case of gastric lipomatosis.
• To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for this rare condition.

Main Methods:

• Incidental diagnosis via endoscopy and computed tomography (CT).
• Surgical intervention involving distal gastrectomy and Billroth-II reconstruction.
• Pathological confirmation of gastric lipomatosis.

Main Results:

• The patient's gastric lipomas, located in the prepyloric antrum, showed significant growth over four years.
• Successful surgical resection and reconstruction were performed.
• No recurrence was observed in the two years post-surgery.

Conclusions:

• Accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical management are crucial for gastric lipomatosis.
• Early intervention can prevent potential complications from progressive lipoma growth.