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The prevalence of IBD in this representative Lebanese cohort falls in the intermediate range of that reported for white populations in Europe and North America. Future studies are needed to examine local risk factors, disease genotypes and phenotypes, and epidemiologic time trends. The psychosocial burden of IBD in Lebanon appears significant.

HighlightsIleocecal lipomas present typically with intussusception.There are only few reported cases of ileocecal lipomas presenting as lower GI bleeding.Histopathological evaluation remains the gold standard in precise diagnosis.The treatment of colonic lipomas is debatable among specialists.