Duodenal angiolipoma: a rare tumor causing recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Francisco Vara-Luiz, Gonçalo Nunes, Carla Oliveira, Ivo Mendes, Catrine Dahlstedt-Ferreira, Pedro Currais, Pedro Pinto-Marques, Jorge Fonseca

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)674-675
Number of pages2
JournalRevista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
Volume115
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2023
Externally publishedYes

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