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Giant small bowel lipoma presenting as concurrent volvulus and intussusception: a rare cause of acute abdomen

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Gastrointestinal lipomas are rare benign tumors whose clinical relevance increases when they exceed 4 cm, raising the risk of mechanical obstruction or vascular compromise. Highlighting this atypical presentation is crucial: early recognition enables prompt segmental resection, preventing critical vascular compromise while definitively excluding synchronous malignancy. The report of this case is essential to optimize the approach to atypical presentations and ensure timely surgical treatment. In this study, we present a case of a giant lipoma in the jejunum which caused intussusception and volvulus of the small bowel.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag779