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[Intestinal polyps in childhood].

M T García de Dávila1, A Marín

  • 1Hospital Nacional de Pediatría P. Garraham, Argentina.

Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana
|January 1, 1990
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Endoscopic removal of colorectal polyps is safe and effective in children. Juvenile polyps are most common, but other lesions and associated tumors require ongoing monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Context:

  • Intestinal polyps in children are rare but can indicate underlying conditions.
  • Rectal bleeding is the most common symptom, often associated with rectosigmoid polyps.
  • Endoscopic polypectomy has become a standard treatment for pediatric colorectal polyps.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinicopathologic findings of intestinal polyps in Argentinian children.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic polypectomy in pediatric patients.
  • To identify the prevalence of different polyp types and associated conditions.

Summary:

  • A 22-year retrospective study of 230 pediatric polypectomies (ages 8 months-16 years) found juvenile polyps (J.P.) to be the most frequent type (93%).

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  • Rectal bleeding was the primary symptom, with most polyps located in the rectosigmoid.
  • Histological review revealed diagnostic modifications in 10.5% of cases, with rare instances of adenomas and associated colonic carcinoma in older children.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of accurate histological diagnosis and long-term follow-up for pediatric polyps.
    • Reinforces endoscopic polypectomy as a safe and effective treatment modality in children.
    • Provides valuable data on the spectrum of gastrointestinal polyps in pediatric populations.