title: Role of computed tomography and endoscopy in the management of alimentary tract lipomas.
abstract: Four cases of alimentary tract lipomas are described. While conventional radiology is unable to differentiate these tumours from the much commoner carcinomas, computed tomography and endoscopic examination may allow a definitive diagnosis thus sparing the patient major surgery. In selected cases endoscopic polypectomy is feasible and safe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chan-Wilde
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wee
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chew
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Ti
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004067:Digestive System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed