Lipomas of the colon are rare and usually presenting in the later ages of life. This case describes and discusses the symptoms and signs of lipomas, recommendations and rationale for treatment.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2023
Reproductive Health Division, O & G Department, dr Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital-FMUI, Indonesia.
Introduction: The pedunculated fibroid is classically managed through vaginal myomectomy. However, vaginal myomectomy cannot be safely and easily performed in all cases. We reviewed three cases of prolapsed pedunculated submucosal fibroids, each with a specific surgical difficulty.
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September 2023
Department of General, Visceral, Thorax, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.
Symptomatic colon lipoma is a rare occurrence in clinical practice, and its association with sigmoid volvulus is even rarer. We present a case of a man in his 70s who presented to our emergency department with suspected intestinal obstruction. Upon examination, sigmoid volvulus was diagnosed and successfully treated endoscopically through decompression and detorsion.
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May 2023
Department of Ultrasound, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai 200032, China.
Background: Vaginal myomectomy is the most common form of radical treatment for prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma and is typically performed under general anesthesia. However, an alternative treatment approach is needed for patients who cannot tolerate general anesthesia. We describe a case with such a patient who was successfully treated a minimally invasive method under local anesthesia.
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February 2023
The First Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Uterine leiomyomas, also known as uterine fibroids, are the most common benign tumors found in the female reproductive system. Transvaginal prolapsed submucosal leiomyomas are a rare complication of uterine fibroids during the postpartum period. Due to the lack of sufficient published evidence on these rare complications and their uncommon appearance, they often result in diagnostic and treatment difficulties for clinicians.
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