Advancing technology has made it increasingly safe to excise lipomas in the colon endoscopically, during a colonoscopy. This is considered a non-surgical removal, and is sometimes called “colonoscopic snare” removal.

A large colonic lipoma that was initially thought to represent a primary colorectal cancer. The lesion was subsequently removed endoscopically without difficulty. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has been used to assist in the diagnosis of colonic lipomas.

Sep 17, 2020 · Gastrointestinal lipomas are a rare benign non-epithelial neoplasms derived from mature adipocytes. The colon is the commonest organ involved in the entire digestive tract and has an incidence rate ~4.4% in autopsy series. Most of the colonic lipomas are asymptomatic and incidentally detected.

The reported incidence of colonic lipomas ranges from 0.2% to 4.4%. 1 Lipomas of the large intestine are most commonly seen (in order of decreasing frequency) in the cecum, ascending colon, and sigmoid colon. Of note, more than 70% of …

Sep 11, 2024 · Colonic lipomas (rarer plural: lipomata) are benign non-epithelial adipocytic tumors and a location-specific subtype of gastrointestinal lipomas. Colonic lipomas are rare, with an estimated frequency between 0.2 and 4.4%. They are seen more frequently in women aged between 40 and 70 years 1,2.

Colon lipoma is a rare benign disease in the gastrointestinal tract with an incidence rate of approximately 0.035%-4.4%. The disease is often asymptomatic, so it is frequently discovered incidentally through endoscopy, computed tomography , or autopsy.

Colonic lipomas are benign tumors of adipose tissue that are often asymptomatic, but they may present with rectal bleeding or obstructive symptoms. These tumors are unique in that they are rarely encountered within the gastrointestinal system and can mimic malignant tumors in …

Oct 10, 2023 · Lipomas are usually submucosal or occasionally pedunculated. They usually have a very smooth surface, unless mucosal ulceration is present. The squeeze sign, whereby the lipoma is seen to change in size and shape during peristalsis, is thought to be pathognomic for a colonic lipoma. CT / MRI

• Lipoma, an uncommon tumor in the gastrointestinal tract, occurs most often in the colon. The majority are asymptomatic but may cause abdominal pain, obstruction, or bleeding. The diagnosis can be made roentgenographically but is usually not made until operation is performed.

Lipomas tend to be solitary, spherical, and smooth lesions. They vary in size and can be sessile or pedunculated. Cases of multiple lesions have been reported. Lipomas are generally asymptomatic and are identified most commonly as incidental findings during colonoscopy, surgery, or autopsy.