Polypoid lipomatosis of the small bowel.
An unusual case of multiple polypoid, benign lipomatous tumors in the ileum of a 53-year-old female with vague gastrointestinal symptoms is described. The pertinent literature is reviewed, and a technique which could have allowed definitive preoperative diagnosis is suggested.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D007082:Ileum / Q000473:pathology; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography