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Association between acrochordons and colonic polyps.

M Beitler, A Eng, M Kilgour

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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    Skin tags (acrochordons) were found to be significantly associated with colonic polyps, particularly adenomatous types. This suggests skin tags may serve as useful markers for identifying patients with potential colonic disease.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Dermatology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Colonic polyps are a common finding in patients undergoing colonoscopy.
    • Acrochordons (skin tags) are benign skin growths that affect a significant portion of the adult population.
    • The potential association between dermatological markers and gastrointestinal conditions warrants investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between the presence of acrochordons and colonic polyps in patients with suspected colonic disease.
    • To determine if acrochordons can serve as a predictive marker for colonic polyps.

    Main Methods:

    • Fifty-four patients with suspected colonic disease were prospectively examined for skin tags before colonoscopy.
    • The presence and type of colonic polyps were recorded during colonoscopy.

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  • Statistical analysis was performed to assess the correlation between skin tags and colonic polyps.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of skin tags (65%) and colonic polyps (48%) was observed in the study cohort.
    • Patients with acrochordons demonstrated a significantly higher likelihood of having adenomatous polyps (p < 0.005).

    Conclusions:

    • Acrochordons may serve as a clinical marker for the presence of adenomatous colonic polyps.
    • Further research is needed to confirm this association in the general population and explore underlying mechanisms.