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Duodenal angiolipoma: a rare tumor causing recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Authors :
Vara-Luiz F
Nunes G
Oliveira C
Mendes I
Dahlstedt-Ferreira C
Currais P
Pinto-Marques P
Fonseca J
Source :
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas [Rev Esp Enferm Dig] 2023 Nov; Vol. 115 (11), pp. 674-675.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Duodenal angiolipoma is a rare adipocytic tumor, with non-specific symptoms precluding an early diagnosis. We present a case of a 67-year-old female admitted due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The upper endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound evaluation showed a subepithelial lesion in the third portion of the duodenum. Endoscopic excision was performed using a standard polypectomy technique after endoloop placement. Histopathology was compatible with duodenal angiolipoma. The authors highlight duodenal angiolipoma as a rare adipocytic tumor potentially causing gastrointestinal bleeding, which can be safely treated with endoscopic excision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1130-0108
Volume :
115
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37314137
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17235/reed.2023.9744/2023