Benign Gastric Tumors

Benign Gastric Tumors

Benign Gastric Tumors are non-cancerous growths that develop within the tissues or wall of the stomach. They vary in type, size, and location, and many are discovered incidentally during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or imaging performed for other reasons.

When symptoms occur, they may include upper abdominal pain or discomfort, early satiety, nausea or vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, or anemia, depending on the tumor's type, size, and location.

Diagnosis may involve upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, appropriate imaging studies, tissue sampling, and, in selected cases, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) to evaluate the characteristics and depth of the lesion.

Management is individualized according to the type, size, location, and symptoms associated with the tumor. Some small lesions may only require surveillance, while others can be removed endoscopically. When surgery is indicated, laparoscopic tumor excision or gastric resection may be performed in suitable cases, aiming to remove the lesion while preserving as much normal gastric function as possible.