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    • Gastroenterology
    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Oncology

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    • Polyps can develop in patients with UC, posing diagnostic challenges.
    • Distinguishing inflammatory polyps from neoplastic polyps is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence and characteristics of polyps in ulcerative colitis patients.
    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of colonoscopy in identifying different polyp types.
    • To determine the clinical significance of large solitary polyps in UC.

    Main Methods:

    • Total colonoscopy with multiple biopsies was performed on 150 ulcerative colitis patients.
    • Radiological assessment was used for large polyps.
    • Histological examination confirmed polyp diagnoses.

    Main Results:

    • Inflammatory polyposis was observed in 17% of cases (25/150).
    • Six patients had large solitary polyps (>1.5 cm), four of which mimicked carcinoma radiologically.
    • Adenomatous polyps were found in 4 cases, and 3 carcinomas were detected, two unsuspected.

    Conclusions:

    • Inflammatory polyposis is common in ulcerative colitis.
    • Large solitary polyps in UC can present a diagnostic challenge, resembling malignancy.
    • Endoscopic polypectomy or surgical intervention is essential for definitive histological diagnosis in these cases.