Inflammatory polyp

Inflammatory polyp 

Updated: 03/02/2021

© Jun Wang, MD, PhD

General features
  • Inflamed regenerating mucosa
  • Associated with chronic inflammation, infection
  • No increased risk of dysplasia
  • Treatment: treat underlying disorder
Key pathogenesis
  • Inflammation and regeneration
Clinical presentations
  • Usually asymptomatic, or symptoms associated with underlying disorder
  • May cause obstruction or hemorrhage
Key morphological features



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