Colonic lipomas: our experience in diagnosis and treatment.
| Title | Colonic lipomas: our experience in diagnosis and treatment. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Mantzoros, I., Raptis D., Pramateftakis M. G., Kanellos D., Psomas S., Makrantonakis A., Tsachalis T., & Angelopoulos S. |
| Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| Volume | 15 Suppl 1 |
| Pagination | S71-3 |
| Date Published | 2011 Oct |
| ISSN | 1128-045X |
| Keywords | Aged, Colonic Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Lipoma, Male, Middle Aged |
| Abstract | AIM: The aim of this study is to present our experience in colonic lipomas.PATIENTS AND METHODS: We present 4 patients (1 male, 3 females) of mean age 65.5 years (range, 61-72 years) treated for single colonic lipomas. The diameters of the lesions were 4.5, 4, 3.5 and 2.5 cm, respectively. In 3 cases, colonic lipomas were located within the cecum, while in one patient within the descending colon, proximally to the splenic flexure.RESULTS: Lipomas of diameter greater than 3 cm caused nonspecific symptoms. Lipomas of higher diameter were removed laparoscopically with colotomy; in two cases, the patients underwent open hemicolectomy, because of the suspicion of malignancy, while the smallest lesion was resected endoscopically, using a bipolar snare. All patients recovered without complications and remain healthy with no signs of recurrence.CONCLUSION: In cases of ulcerated lipomas, greater than 3 cm of diameter, surgical resection is recommended. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10151-011-0736-y |
| Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| PubMed ID | 21887571 |
