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Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastric Lipoma

ICD-10 Code
D17.1

Gastric Lipoma - Clinical guidelines.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with [asymptomatic finding on EGD / epigastric discomfort / occult GI bleeding / early satiety]. Lipoma identified as a submucosal, yellowish, soft, cushion-sign positive lesion located in the [antrum/body/fundus]. No history of weight loss, dysphagia, or melena.

Clinical Examination Findings

Abdomen: Soft, non-distended, non-tender to palpation. No palpable masses or organomegaly. Bowel sounds present and normoactive. EGD findings: Smooth, sessile, submucosal mass with characteristic yellowish hue; positive "cushion sign" on biopsy forceps compression.

Treatment Protocol

For asymptomatic small lesions (<2cm): Conservative management with periodic surveillance. For symptomatic or large lesions (>2cm): Endoscopic resection (e.g., EMR, ESD) or surgical excision if endoscopic approach is contraindicated or technically unfeasible. Monitor for post-procedural perforation or bleeding.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.