Large Pedunculated Polyp Diagnosed as Inverted Colonic Diverticula

We present a unique case of an inverted diverticulum mimicking a large adenomatous pedunculated polyp. Inverted colonic diverticula (ICD) are typically a few millimeters in size and may resemble a polyp. Our finding was unusual based on its size, location, and appearance. Incorrect management of ICD...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Canakis, Andrew, Hopkins, Mark, Parian, Alyssa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American College of Gastroenterology 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559657/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28848768
http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.2017.96
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Sumario:We present a unique case of an inverted diverticulum mimicking a large adenomatous pedunculated polyp. Inverted colonic diverticula (ICD) are typically a few millimeters in size and may resemble a polyp. Our finding was unusual based on its size, location, and appearance. Incorrect management of ICD can lead to serious complications, therefore, endoscopists should be aware of this occurrence and approach suspicious lesions with caution.

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