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Gastric inverted hyperplastic polyp, an exceptional case diagnosed after endoscopic submucosal dissection.
Hoi-Ioi Ng1, Zheng-Qi Li1, Yue-Ming Zhang1
1Department of Endoscopy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology
|February 20, 2022
Summary
Gastric inverted hyperplastic polyps (GIHPs) are rare, growing downward into the submucosa. This case highlights a heart-shaped GIHP successfully removed via endoscopic submucosal dissection, differentiating it from gastritis cystica profunda.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
Background:
- Gastric inverted hyperplastic polyps (GIHPs) are uncommon lesions characterized by downward growth into the submucosa.
- Distinguishing GIHPs from other gastric lesions, such as gastritis cystica profunda, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A rare case of a heart-shaped gastric inverted hyperplastic polyp is presented.
- The polyp exhibited characteristic downward submucosal growth.
Findings:
- The heart-shaped GIHP was successfully removed using endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis and differentiated it from gastritis cystica profunda.
Implications:
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a viable treatment option for gastric inverted hyperplastic polyps.
- Accurate differentiation of GIHPs from gastritis cystica profunda is essential to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate patient care.
Keywords:
Gastroscopy, gastric inverted hyperplastic polyp, endoscopic submucosal dissectiongastric foveasubmucosal growthMore Related Videos
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