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Symptomatic lipoma of the duodenum.

D P Sarma, T G Weilbaecher, A Basavaraj

    Journal of Surgical Oncology
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    A duodenal lipoma caused a massive hemorrhage in this case study. Reviewing the literature highlights rare gastrointestinal bleeding causes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Duodenal lipomas are rare, benign submucosal tumors.
    • They can present with various gastrointestinal symptoms, including bleeding.

    Observation:

    • A case of a duodenal lipoma presenting with massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage is detailed.
    • The clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges are highlighted.

    Findings:

    • The lipoma was identified as the source of the massive duodenal bleeding.
    • Histopathological examination confirmed the benign nature of the lipoma.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for duodenal lipomas to cause severe hemorrhage.
    • Awareness of this rare etiology is crucial for diagnosing obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.