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Inflammatory fibroid polyp of the stomach in a child
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1987
Insights
A large inflammatory fibroid polyp was found in a 5-year-old child's stomach. Computed tomography (CT) and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) imaging were used to visualize the lesion.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) are rare, benign mesenchymal tumors.
- IFPs typically occur in the stomach, most commonly in the submucosa.
Abstract:
A large inflammatory fibroid polyp of the stomach with endo-exophylic growth is described in a 5-year-old. CT and UGI demonstrate the lesion.