A 46-year-old patient presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of
abdominal pain. Computed tomography revealed a 7.8 cm hypodense submucosal mass in
the descending and sigmoid colon, causing intussusception with fat-stranding, peritoneum-thickening,
but no proximal colon distension ([Fig. 1]). Sigmoidoscopy showed the lesion to be a submucosal tumor with a thick stalk and
segmental mucosal congestion around the base, which was compatible with lipoma presenting
as acute and reducible intussusception ([Fig. 2]).
Fig. 1 Abdominal computed tomography showing a hypodense submucosal mass (asterisk) in the
descending and sigmoid colon with intussusception (arrowhead).
Fig. 2 Sigmoidoscopy revealing a huge and elongated submucosal mass.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) was performed following standard bowel preparation
([Video 1]). Due to intussusception, semi-solid stool remained in the colon and interfered
with the procedure. The elongated mass rotated by itself, which impaired the orientation
and stability of the colonoscope. After submucosal injection, the stalk was incised
and dissected with an electrocautery knife uneventfully. The specimen was retrieved
with a rigid sigmoidoscopy because it was stuck in the sharp-angled rectosigmoid junction.
The procedure took 80 minutes. The specimen measured 8 × 4.5 × 3 cm ([Fig. 3]). Pathology confirmed lipoma. Follow-up colonoscopy at 3 months showed no recurrence
([Fig. 4]).
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Fig. 3 Resected specimen measuring 8 × 4.5 × 3 cm.
Fig. 4 Surveillance colonoscopy 3 months after resection showing scars without signs of recurrence.
Colon lipomas over 20 mm are often symptomatic and require endoscopic or surgical
intervention [1]. While colectomy has been the conventional treatment for lipomas complicated with
intussusception [2], recent reports suggest that ESD is a safe and effective alternative, particularly
for lipomas with intermittent or chronic intussusception [3]
[4]. To our knowledge, this is the first description of ESD for colon lipoma with acute
intussusception. The acute nature of this case, however, presented unique challenges,
including decreased cleansing level, congested mucosa, and instability of the scope
manipulation, which were not reported previously.
In conclusion, huge colon lipomas with acute intussusception can be managed by ESD
in selected patients when local expertise is available. Collaboration between endoscopists
and surgeons is crucial for optimal outcomes.
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