Laparoscopic management of colonic lipomas: a case report and review of the literature.
Colonic lipomas are infrequent lesions, yet they are the second most common benign lesions of the colon after benign adenomatous polyps. Their treatment ranges from observation to segmental colectomy and has been a matter of debate since Bauer first reported them in 1757. With the advent of new technologies, therapeutic options now include observation, endoscopic removal, laparoscopic removal, and traditional open surgery. We present a case of colonic lipoma presenting with indeterminate symptomatology, its workup, treatment outcome, and a review of the current literature.
Peters
Michael B
MB
Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Obermeyer
Robert J
RJ
Ojeda
Herminio F
HF
Knauer
Eric M
EM
Millie
Michael P
MP
Ertan
Atilla
A
Cooper
Sarah
S
Sweeney
John F
JF
D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008067:Lipoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome