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Specimens from Biopsies of Colorectal Polyps Often Harbor Additional Diagnoses
Joint Authors
Wu, Mark Li-cheng
Chopra, Shefali
Source
Pathology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The utility of examining specimens from colorectal biopsies of polyps for nonneoplastic diseases is currently unknown.
Our objectives were to characterize such additional diagnoses that could be rendered.
Methods.
We retrospectively and prospectively reviewed specimens from endoscopic biopsies of colorectal polyps obtained during routine screening or surveillance.
Results.
17 of 168 specimens (10.1%) contained additional diagnoses, including schistosomiasis, eosinophilic colitis, intestinal spirochetosis, melanosis coli, and other entities.
These findings were easily overlooked because they often affected mucosa that was spared by the polyps or were often evident only at high magnification.
Schistosomiasis, eosinophilic colitis, and intestinal spirochetosis were clinically occult.
Conclusions.
Specimens from biopsies of colorectal polyps often harbor other diagnoses, in addition to polyps, and can be simultaneously screened for polyps and examined for nonneoplastic diseases.
Detection of other diagnoses in addition to polyps requires awareness, examination at high magnification, and examination of areas spared by the polyps.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chopra, Shefali& Wu, Mark Li-cheng. 2013. Specimens from Biopsies of Colorectal Polyps Often Harbor Additional Diagnoses. Pathology Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chopra, Shefali& Wu, Mark Li-cheng. Specimens from Biopsies of Colorectal Polyps Often Harbor Additional Diagnoses. Pathology Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481595
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chopra, Shefali& Wu, Mark Li-cheng. Specimens from Biopsies of Colorectal Polyps Often Harbor Additional Diagnoses. Pathology Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481595
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481595