Lipoma and infiltrative lipoma: A diagnostic dilemma

Pease, Anthony P.

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3292.2010.00157.x

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“…These accumulations of adipocytes have a tendency to infiltrate in tissues and have been reported to occur in several locations including muscles, connective tissue, articular capsules, tendons, nerves and bone, and often recur after surgical resection (Lepage et al . ; Pease ).…”

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A giant nonstrangulating mesenteric lipoma as a cause of recurrent colic in a horse

Verwilghen

Hernlund

Ekman

et al. 2013

Equine Veterinary Education

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Colic is a major cause of veterinary attendance in general practice and although most colic episodes remain isolated, recurrence may occur and definitive diagnosis can be difficult to obtain. This report describes an unusual presentation of a lipoma in a middle-aged horse presented for recurrent colic. A massive lipoma causing a nonstrangulating space occupying obstruction of the small intestine was found during an exploratory celiotomy and was considered to be the most likely cause of the recurrent episodes of abdominal discomfort. bs_bs_banner EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION 451 Equine vet.

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A giant nonstrangulating mesenteric lipoma as a cause of recurrent colic in a horse

Verwilghen

Hernlund

Ekman

et al. 2013

Equine Veterinary Education

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“…Lipomatosis differs from lipomas by its infiltrative nature (despite being benign histologically), and it can occupy a significant proportion of the abdomen. Histologically, lipomatosis and lipomas are similar, but differences may be observed at the margins of the mass, where lipomatosis infiltrates through the surrounding muscles or tissues (Henry & Yamini, 1995; Pease, 2010), whereas lipomas have a clear demarcation. In people, several types of lipomatosis are reported, based on the location and the clinical manifestations (Murphey et al, 2004).…”

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Ultrasonographic identification of mesenteric lipomatosis in a Shetland mare with recurrent colic episodes

Lesca

Fairburn

Fitzharris

et al. 2022

Equine Veterinary Education

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An obese 17-year-old Shetland pony mare with a history of recurrent colic episodes was presented for investigation of colic signs of a few hours' duration associated with marked tachycardia. Transabdominal ultrasonography identified a large amount of multilobulated tissue that was hypoechoic to the adjacent retroperitoneal fat within the caudal and ventral abdomen; this could be seen extending dorsally into the mid-abdomen between intestinal structures. At exploratory laparotomy, a lipoma at the mesenteric attachment of the mid-jejunum (considered likely to have caused intermittent extraluminal compression) as well as excessively thick layers of fat in the mesentery of both small and large intestine (compatible with lipomatosis) were identified. The lipoma was removed. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. A strict diet was enforced, resulting in marked weight loss over the 12-week post-surgery period. Follow-up abdominal ultrasound examination identified a reduction in the thickness of the retroperitoneal fat layer and the abnormal multilobulated tissue. This is the first case report detailing the ultrasonographic findings in a case of extensive mesenteric lipomatosis in a pony and describing the ultrasonographic improvement following a weight loss programme.

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Diseases of the Skin, Eye, Conjunctiva, and External Ear

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Lipoma and infiltrative lipoma: A diagnostic dilemma

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

A giant nonstrangulating mesenteric lipoma as a cause of recurrent colic in a horse

A giant nonstrangulating mesenteric lipoma as a cause of recurrent colic in a horse

Ultrasonographic identification of mesenteric lipomatosis in a Shetland mare with recurrent colic episodes

Diseases of the Skin, Eye, Conjunctiva, and External Ear

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