Stomach CT Appearances
Gastric Lipoma CT Findings
- Well circumscribed
- Fat attenuation (-70 to -120 HU)
- May have ulceration centrally although usually in tumors under 6cm
- Always benign
Other Information About Gastric Lipoma
Etiology:
- Unknown
Epidemiology:
- Rare
- Typically present in the 5th-6th decades of life
Presentation:
- Typically asymptomatic
- Large tumors can cause GI bleed, gastric outlet obstruction and abdominal pain
Prognosis:
- Gastric lipomas are benign
- Complications from large tumors can be life-threatening
Related Pearls: Gastric Lipoma
Related Lectures:
CT Evaluation of Gastric Tumors: Pearls and Pitfalls Part 3
MDCT Evaluation of Gastric Malignancies: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 3