Spontaneous expulsion of intestinal lipomas
Author Information
Author(s): Kouritas Vasileios, Baloyiannis Ioannis, Koukoulis Georgios, Mamaloudis Ioannis, Zacharoulis Dimitris, Efthimiou Matheos
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, Larissa University Hospital, Larissa, Greece
Conclusion
Intestinal lipomas can rarely detach from their base and be expelled via the rectum, which should not halt further investigations.
Supporting Evidence
- Intestinal lipomas are rare and usually asymptomatic until they grow larger.
- Spontaneous expulsion of lipomas is documented in less than ten cases.
- Symptoms of lipomas can include abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.
Takeaway
Sometimes, fatty lumps in the intestines can come out through the bottom instead of being removed by a doctor, and this can happen for different reasons.
Methodology
The study reviews cases of intestinal lipomas and their rare spontaneous expulsion, including symptoms and diagnostic methods.
Limitations
The rarity of cases makes it difficult to establish a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.
Participant Demographics
The cases reviewed include a 77-year-old female and other unspecified patients, with a noted prevalence in females in their 5th decade of age.
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