Published November 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Colo-colic intussusception due to large colonic lipoma: a case report

  • 1. Hanyang Univ. College of Medicine, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Colonic lipomas are the second most common benign tumor of the large bowel ; because they are small, they are usually asymptomatic. If there is bleeding or obstruction, however, surgical management is mandatory. These tumors may have a broad-based pedicle, and their diameter is usually less than 3cm. We report a case of colo-colonic intussusception due to certain unique features of this colonic lipoma ; a narrow pedicle, giant size, and severe necrosis

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
5
Series
8 refs, 4 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 885-887
ISSN
0301-2867

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
31058012
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; LARGE INTESTINE; NECROSIS; NEOPLASMS; SURGERY; TUMOR CELLS; ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; INTESTINES; MEDICINE; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; TOMOGRAPHY