Gastric lipoma

Fig. 19.5. Sonographic feature of a gastric lipoma (gl). A hy-perechoic tumor located in the submucosal layer is demonstrated...

Gastric lipoma is rare and usually appears as a smooth submucosal mass (Fig. 5.20) (Maderal et al. 1984). Brunner gland hamartomas are typically found in the first part of the duodenum and at barium study produce a characteristic cobblestone appearance due to multiple small nodules. They can also act as a lead point for intussusception (Fig. 5.21a,b) (Park etal. 1999). 

Fig. 5.20. Gastric lipoma Double-contrast barium meal shows a perfectly smooth submucosal mass due to a lipoma...

Maderal F, Hunter F et al (1984) Gastric lipomas-an update of clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Am J Gastroenterol 79(12) 964-967... 

Fig. 6.1.7. A typical gastric lipoma identified by the attenuation of fat density...

Small gastric polyps are rarely seen at CT, but an exception is the distinctive lipoma shown by its characteristic appearance of a well-defined mass of fat attenuation (Fig. 6.1.7). 

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