inflammatory polyp

Your pathology report for inflammatory polyp of the colon

An inflammatory polyp is a non-cancerous growth that forms on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. These polyps are caused by inflammation or tissue injury and are sometimes called pseudopolyps because they are not true neoplasms (tumours) but rather a reaction to damage. Inflammatory polyps can develop anywhere in the colon, but they …
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Your pathology report for inflammatory polyp of the stomach

What is an inflammatory polyp in the stomach? An inflammatory polyp is a non-cancerous growth that develops from the tissue that lines the inside of the stomach. Another name for this growth is a hyperplastic polyp. What causes an inflammatory polyp? Most inflammatory polyps in the stomach are associated with a condition called chronic gastritis …
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