Gastric Polyposis - Endoscopy (4 of 11)

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Endoscopic Appearance of Gastric Polyposis The frequency of gastric polyps is gradually increasing due to widespread use of endoscopic examinations. Any discrete lesion protruding into the lumen of gastrointestinal (GI) tract. appeared at endoscopy is called as “polypoid lesion”.However, a polyp is defined as a proliferative or neoplastic lesion of gastrointestinal mucosal layer. Although endoscopic appearances of some polyps may be diagnostic, the term “polyp”should not be used for every discrete protrusions identified at endoscopy unless histopathologically confirmed.

tags: polyposis stomach endoscopy gastroscopy GI

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