Stomach, Lipoma [LMP25354]

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Diagnostic Modality: 
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Disease Category: 
Neoplasia
Diagnosis: 
Lipoma
Species: 
Human
Organ System: 
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gender: 
Male
Age: 
59 years
Diagnosis Code: 
ICD-10: D13.1 | ICD-O: 8850/0
Slide Contributor Information
Dickson, B., Nanji, S., Chang, M.

Keywords

lipomatous, polyp, gastric

Clinical History

Gastric mass suspicious for cancer.

Clinical Discussion

Lipomas are benign tumours of mature fat, and can occur at submucosal sites mimicking cancer. In this section, the lipoma can be seen to protrude into the gastric cavity (lined by gastric mucosa).