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Case Reports
. 1976 Aug;42(8):595-7.

Giant lipoma of the mesentery: report of an unusual case and review of the literature

R D Signer, D Bregman, S Klausner
  • PMID: 942124
Case Reports

Giant lipoma of the mesentery: report of an unusual case and review of the literature

R D Signer et al. Am Surg. 1976 Aug.

Abstract

A patient with a huge mesenteric lipoma is discussed. A review of the literature reveals that there are less than 30 reported cases and consequently this diagnosis is rarely made preoperatively. An upper gastrointestinal series with a small bowel follow-through and a mesenteric arteriogram may suggest this condition. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice, since these large tumors may undergo malignant degeneration.

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