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ArticleJPGN reports2024

Concurrent cecal lipoma and Crohn's disease in a pediatric patient: A conservative approach.

Ryan A Shargo, Morgan Ekblad, Jessica V Baran, Jerry M Brown, Wilfredo Chamizo, Sara Karjoo, Michael Wilsey

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Ryan A ShargoOffice of Medical Education, Morsani College of Medicine University of South Florida Tampa Florida USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7141-0061
Morgan EkbladDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg Florida USA.
Jessica V BaranDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg Florida USA.
Jerry M BrownDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg Florida USA.
Wilfredo ChamizoDepartment of Pathology Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg Florida USA.
Sara KarjooDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg Florida USA.
Michael WilseyDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg Florida USA.

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Abstract

We report the case of a 14-year-old patient with a known history of Crohn's disease who was incidentally diagnosed with an asymptomatic cecal lipoma. A routine surveillance colonoscopy as part of the management of the patient's Crohn's Disease revealed a well-defined, submucosal, yellowish mass in the patient's cecum. Histopathological examination of a biopsy specimen revealed submucosal adipose tissue, consistent with the endoscopic images showing the characteristic appearance of the lipoma. A computed tomography examination further confirmed the diagnosis. While colonic lipomas are infrequent and typically manifest later in life, few cases report the coexistence of a cecal lipoma with Crohn's disease, particularly in the pediatric population. In this case, managing this dual condition posed a notable challenge. Here, we present the conservative approach to managing a pediatric patient with cecal lipoma and Crohn's disease. The decision to leave the lipoma in situ was based on the absence of symptoms and potential risks associated with surgical removal.

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cecumCrohn's DiseaseGastrointestinalLipomaPediatric

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PMID38756132
PMCPMC11093895

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