[Gastric lipoma presenting as intestinal obstruction]

G Chir. 2006 Mar;27(3):90-2.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Gastric lipoma is a rare benign tumor. The symptoms are correlated with the size and the dimensions of neoplasm. It can be the cause of bleeding, gastroduodenal intussusception and intestinal obstruction, as in case reported and surgically treated. The Authors make a literature review to define the better diagnostic and surgical approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Laparotomy
  • Lipoma / complications*
  • Lipoma / diagnosis*
  • Lipoma / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Neoplasms / complications*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome