What should be done for a colonic lipoma?
Disease description:
I noticed blood in my stool yesterday while using the restroom, and I also felt an abdominal mass. After visiting the hospital for evaluation, the doctor diagnosed me with a colonic lipoma. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Qi Zhirong
Colonic lipomas can cause intussusception and intestinal obstruction, and may also lead to complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation—potentially threatening the patient’s life. Therefore, early surgical intervention is essential. Treatment options include segmental bowel resection or endoscopic mucosal resection to remove the lipoma. With appropriate and timely treatment, patients typically achieve full recovery without recurrence.
