Colitis Ulcerosa - Pseudopolyps (3 of 22)

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Endoscopic View of Ulcerative Colitis with Pseudopolyps Long segment of the transverse colon with Pseudopolyps They can range from a few millimeters in diameter to a centimeter or more. They tend to be taller than they are wide and can mimic neoplasms; biopsy confirms that they are not neoplastic. Pseudopolyps are associated with increased severity and more extensive involvement in UC. However, the outcome in patients with pseudopolyps is better than in those with similar disease extent and severity who do not have pseudopolyps.

tags: colitis ulcerosa colonoscopy Pseudopolyps transverse colon BIOPSY

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