Evolution of hypothalamic lipoma after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Eur J Clin Nutr. 2016 Dec;70(12):1451-1453. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.152. Epub 2016 Aug 10.

Abstract

Severe obesity is a common consequence of hypothalamic region diseases and their treatment. Only two previous case reports have described hypothalamic lipomas in children with obesity. We described a case of an adult with severe obesity associated with hypothalamic lipoma attached to the third ventricle floor who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. He lost 38 and 59 kg at 6 and 12 months after surgery, respectively. Weight loss after bariatric surgery was as expected in this patient with severe obesity. At 6 and 12 months, brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed stability in lipoma's size.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Gastric Bypass*
  • Humans
  • Hypothalamic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Hypothalamic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lipoma / complications*
  • Lipoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Weight Loss