A Case of Giant Colonic Lipoma Showing Spontaneous Resolution after Endoscopic Partial Resection.
- Author:
Eun Kyung SHIN
1
;
Kyu Jong KIM
;
Jeong Ah SEO
;
Jong Hyun PAEK
;
In Soo CHOI
;
Won MOON
;
Moo In PARK
;
Seun Ja PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. drkkj@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Colon;
Giant lipoma;
Spontaneous resolution;
Endoscopic partial resection
- MeSH:
Colonic Neoplasms/*diagnosis/surgery/therapy;
Colonoscopy;
Humans;
Lipoma/*diagnosis/surgery/therapy;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Treatment Outcome
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2007;50(3):199-202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Generally, colon lipoma is mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic. However, sometimes it may present with symptoms, such as pain, constipation, obstruction, or bleeding and may be the leading point for intussusception, particularly in large size (>20 mm). Giant colon lipoma may warrant the removal to exclude confusion with other lesions that have a malignant potential and to control symptoms. Currently, surgical resection should be considered for giant lipoma more than 20 mm in diameter due to the high risk of perforation or bleeding, especially when the lesion is broadly-based. We report here a case of spontaneous resolution acquired after endoscopic partial resection for the symptomatic giant colon lipoma with broad-base requiring surgery.
