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The large bowel is the most common site for GI lipoma; 45% are found in the caecum.   Lipomas >4 cm are likely to cause pain, bleeding or...

The large bowel is the most common site for GI lipoma; 45% are found in the caecum. 
Lipomas >4 cm are likely to cause pain, bleeding or intussusception.
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•  Ileocecal valve of >3 cm is suggestive.
•  Fat density (HU -80 to -120) mass in the bowel lumen.