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ArticleWiener klinische Wochenschrift2025

A rare case of a rectal neuroendocrine neoplasm growing within a lipoma with ulcerative lesions.

Xiaodan Zhang, Houyu Duan, Simei Yue, Lingjiao Gong, Fei Liao

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Article in Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Xiaodan ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Houyu DuanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Simei YueDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Lingjiao GongDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Fei LiaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, Wuhan, Hubei, China. feiliao@whu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a heterogeneous group of tumors with different immunophenotypes, morphological features, clinical presentations, and outcomes. Therefore, the diversity of NENs can easily confuse clinicians and lead to misdiagnosis. This article reports a case of a rectal NEN (r-NEN) growing within a lipoma with ulcerative lesions, which had been mistaken for rectal cancer. Fortunately, an experienced surgeon questioned the initial diagnosis (rectal cancer) after combining the results of a colonoscopic biopsy and the digital anorectal examination, thus enabling the patient to avoid unnecessary surgery. Through the review of this case and relevant literature, we further analyze the growth pattern of NENs and lipomas. Additionally, we hope to enhance clinicians' awareness of a NEN that grew insidiously within a lipoma with surface ulcerative lesions, to make accurate diagnoses and treatments in time.

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LipomaNeuroendocrine TumorsRectal NeoplasmsUlcerDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansRare DiseasesIrregular rectal bulgeLipid metabolismNeuroendocrine tumorsRectal lipomasUlcerations

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PMID39900808

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