Lipoma

Peritoneal

• Lipomas - horses
  • Arise from mesentery (particularly in horses), omentum (in dogs)
  • Can become large and pedunculated (horses)
  • May lead to strangulation of intestine
  • On cut surface may become friable and necrotic with only the superficial surface remaining viable

Lipoma Learning Resources
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