Diffuse colonic lipomatosis with giant hypertrophy of the epiploic appendices and diverticulosis of the colon. Report of a case and review of the literature.

PURPOSE: A case of diffuse colonic lipomatosis, dolichosigmoid, hypertrophy of the epiploic appendices and diverticulosis of the colon producing constipation, recurrent sub-occlusive episodes with diarrhea and vomiting, and weight loss is reported.

METHODS

Careful preoperative assessment of clinical, radiologic, and endoscopic findings suggested the diagnosis.

RESULTS

A total colectomy, followed by a lateroterminal ileoproctostomy, gave complete relief from symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

Of the 12 cases of colonic lipomatosis previously reported, only 2 have isolated involvement of the entire organ, but they do not present lipomatosis of the epiploic appendices.