Inflammatory fibroid polyp
Inflammatory fibroid polyp (pronunciation: In-flam-ma-to-ry Fi-broid Po-lyp) is a benign neoplasm that can occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract, but is most commonly found in the stomach and small intestine. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin inflammatio (inflammation), fibra (fiber), and polypus (polyp).
Definition
An Inflammatory fibroid polyp is a type of tumor that is non-cancerous and consists of fibrous tissue, blood vessels, and inflammatory cells. It is also known as Vanek's tumor or eosinophilic granuloma.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an inflammatory fibroid polyp can vary depending on its location within the gastrointestinal tract. They may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bleeding.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an inflammatory fibroid polyp is typically made through a combination of endoscopy, biopsy, and histopathology.
Treatment
Treatment for an inflammatory fibroid polyp usually involves surgical removal of the polyp. In some cases, endoscopic resection may be used.
Related Terms
- Polyp
- Neoplasm
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
- Histopathology
- Endoscopic resection
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inflammatory fibroid polyp
- Wikipedia's article - Inflammatory fibroid polyp
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