Abstract | INTRODUCTION: PRESENTATION OF A CASE: DISCUSSION:
Intussusceptions can be classified as ileocolic, ileocecal, colo- colic and ileo-ileal. Most are due to neoplasms (60% malign and 24-40% benign). In the colon, the possibility of malignancy is higher than in small intestine. Lipomas are the most common benign mesenchymal intestinal tumors, accounting for less than 5% of all gastrointestinal tumors. They are more frequent in colon than small intestine. Small lipomas (less than 2cm) are usually asymptomatic. Larger lesions may produce symptoms such as abdominal pain, obstruction or intussusception. Lipomas can be diagnosed with endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, barium enemas, CT and US. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Ana María Minaya Bravo, Cristina Vera Mansilla, Fernando Noguerales Fraguas, Francisco Javier Granell Vicent |
Journal | International journal of surgery case reports
(Int J Surg Case Rep)
Vol. 3
Issue 8
Pg. 382-4
( 2012)
ISSN: 2210-2612 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 22622130
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 Surgical Associates Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |