Colonic lipomas an uncommon cause of intussusception in adult patients: report of three cases and literature review

Abstract

Colonic lipomas are infrequent, benign, non-epithelial, fatty neoplasms. Most of the colonic lipomas are asymptomatic, but around 25% of patients may develop symptoms. Nowadays, surgical resection of the involved segment is the treatment of choice. We report three cases of colonic intussusceptions caused by colonic lipomas in adult patients. The patients underwent surgical resection, and the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination of the specimens.

Colorectal intussusception with rectal prolapse related to cecal lipoma in adult: A rare case report and review of the literature

“…If an oval shape accompanies it, the suspicion of a lipomatous lesion is high. However, special care must be used in making the diagnosis because 60–65% of instances of large intestine intussusception are caused by malignant tumors [ 15 , 16 ].…”

“…The best treatment was surgical resection for our patient with a giant cecal lipoma and bowel obstruction and no preoperative diagnosis to exclude malignancy. Endoscopic management is possible for colonic lipoma<2.0cm in diameter but not for lesions >2.0cm due to associated complications [ 15 ].…”

Characterizing colon lipomas: Insights from a retrospective analysis of clinical presentation and management strategies

“…[4,5] This divergence in clinical opinions highlights the necessity for an extensive retrospective analysis to furnish a more in-depth understanding of this condition and to guide patient-centric management strategies. [6] This study looks back at a group of people in order to answer these questions. It aims to shed light on the demographic patterns, clinical presentations, anatomical locations, associated pathologies, and treatment methods that are relevant to colon lipomas.…”

Colonic Lipoma: A Rare Cause of Intussusception

“…Intussusception as a result of colonic lipoma is an exceptionally infrequent phenomenon. Colonic lipomas are rare kinds of benign, non-epithelial neoplasms composed of adipose tissue [2]. The majority of colonic lipomas are often asymptomatic and are often discovered accidentally through procedures such as colonoscopy, surgery, or postmortem examinations.…”

“…The majority of colonic lipomas are often asymptomatic and are often discovered accidentally through procedures such as colonoscopy, surgery, or postmortem examinations. However, it is worth noting that around 25% of individuals may experience the onset of symptoms such as stomach discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, the resemblance to colon cancer, and rarely, intussusception [2,3].…”