Colonic Angiolipoma Presenting As Intussusception: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Angiolipoma & lipomas are frequently observed benign neoplasms that are often located in the subcutaneous tissue but can rarely arise in the gastrointestinal tract. These tumors are usually asymptomatic but may present with abdominal pain, obstruction & at times bleeding. We report the case of a 55year old male who presented with pain in the lower abdomen with a history of per rectal bleeding for 2 days & acute intestinal obstruction. Ultrasound examination of abdomen revealed an intussusception with a well defined echogenic focal lesion in the distal portion of the descending colon. Emergency laprotomy showed colo-colic intussusceptions & a submucosal mass as the lead point. Histopathological study showed characteristic features of an angiolipoma. We report this case to highlight the importance of correct pre & post operative diagnosis of this rare entity with a rare colonic involvement.
Authors and Affiliations
Krishna Swaroop DS, Geetha Prakash, Divya Achutha, Preethi Selvaramanujam
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