What is a polypoid fold?

Redundant or polypoid mucosal folds were found in eight surgically resected sigmoid colons with diverticular disease. Grossly, they were either swellings of mucosal folds or larger, leaflike, smooth-surfaced polyps with broad bases arising from mucosal folds.

What is a polypoid mucosa?

Polypoid was defined as an area of raised edematous mucosa that appeared distinct from the adjacent normal mucosa.

What is a mucosal prolapse type polyp?

Prolapsing mucosal polyps are the result of chronic prolapse of the intestinal mucosa. They have been described in patients undergoing colonoscopic evaluation as large redundant hyperemic mucosal folds that mimic the appearance of a polypoid mass projecting into the lumen of the sigmoid colon.

Can a polyp prolapse?

CONCLUSION. Solitary rectal polyps may even present in adults with bleeding and rectal prolapse.

Can a prolapsing mucosal fold be a polyp?

Prolapsing mucosal folds are uncommon benign colonic lesions that when inflamed may macroscopically resemble, and be confused with, an adenomatous or hyperplastic polyp. They are usually small and rarely cause symptoms.

Can a prolapsing mucosal fold be associated with diverticular disease?

Prolapsing mucosal polyps are rare and not always associated with diverticular disease, solitary rectal ulcer syndrome or rectal prolapse. Histological evaluation can confirm the diagnosis from other potentially malignant lesions. Diagnosis of the polyp gave the treating team confidence to re-anticoagulate this high-risk patient.

Are there polyps in the lining of the stomach?

Stomach polyps — also called gastric polyps — are masses of cells that form on the lining inside your stomach. These polyps are rare and usually don’t cause any signs or symptoms.

What causes fundic gland polyps in the stomach?

Fundic gland polyps are often associated with proton pump inhibitor use. In those cases, the doctor may recommend that the patient stop taking the medication. Hyperplastic polyps appear in bunches, and are found scattered throughout the stomach. In addition, these polyps are also found near a stomach ulcer.