Laparoscopic Resection of a Gastric Lipoma Presenting With Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Gastric lipomas are uncommon benign tumours that rarely cause significant gastrointestinal bleeding. We present the case of a 66-year-old woman who experienced severe anaemia secondary to an ulcerated gastric lipoma. Despite initial endoscopic attempts at haemostasis, surgical intervention was required. Histopathology confirmed a large, ulcerated submucosal lipoma measuring 85 mm. This case underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by large gastric submucosal tumours and highlights the importance of considering lipomas in the differential diagnoses of gastrointestinal bleeding. Surgical resection remains the definitive treatment for symptomatic or complicated gastric lipomas.
Source: Cureus
Authors: José Pedro Fernandes, José Paulo Couto, João Mendes, Telma Rodrigues Brito, Eduardo Vasconcelos
Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho
Language: English
Subfield: Gastroenterology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7124307849