Cap polyposis
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Cap polyposis is a very rare gastrointestinal pathology.
General
- Benign.[1]
Gross
- Polypoid lesions.
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Polypoid lesions with granulation tissue caps.
DDx:
- Pseudomembranous colitis.
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease).[2]
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mason, M.; Faizi, SA.; Fischer, E.; Rajput, A. (2013). "Inflammatory cap polyposis in a 42-year-old male.". Int J Surg Case Rep 4 (3): 351-3. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.12.014. PMID 23416507.
- ↑ Kini, GP.; Murray, I.; Champion-Young, J.; Lau, M.; Katta, V.; Thorn, M.; Schultz, MP. (Apr 2013). "Cap polyposis mistaken for Crohn's disease: case report and review of literature.". J Crohns Colitis 7 (3): e108-11. doi:10.1016/j.crohns.2012.06.005. PMID 22766527.