Filiform polyposis in the sigmoid colon: A case series

Chang Geun Lee, Yun Jeong Lim, Jong Sun Choi, Jin Ho Lee

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Abstract

Filiform polyposis is a rare condition of uncertain pathogenesis that is usually found in association with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, intestinal tuberculosis or histiocytosis X. We report seven interesting cases of polyposis with various pathologic components, mainly located in the left side of the colon with no associated inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal tuberculosis or histiocytosis X. Multiple finger-like polypoid lesions with the appearance of stalactites were noted on the left side of the colon, especially in the sigmoid area, at the time of colonoscopy. The polyps had a variety of sizes and shapes and were shown to have various histopathologic components among the different patients. Although filiform polyposis localized in the sig-moid colon appears not to have high oncogenic potential, periodic follow-up seems to be needed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2443-2447
Number of pages5
JournalWorld Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume16
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 May 2010

Keywords

  • Filiform polyposis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Sigmoid colon

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