Naslov
Obstructive Giant Inflammatory Polyposis as a First Manifestation of Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report

Autori
Bratanić, Andre ; Rošić Despalatović, Bruna ; Pavić, Berna ; Božiković, Tina ; Ardalić, Žarko ; Grubišić, Danijel Antonio ; Vilović, Katarina

Izvornik
Healthcare (2227-9032) 10 (2022), 10; 1995, 8

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Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Giant inflammatory polyps ; inflammatory bowel diseases ; Crohn’s disease ; colonic obstruction

Sažetak
Colonic inflammatory polyps (pseudopolyps) are common feature of inflammatory bowel diseases. They usually do not grow excessively, rarely reaching more than 15 mm in size, at which point they are termed giant inflammatory polyps. Clinical presentation of these polyps can vary greatly, ranging from being completely asymptomatic, usually detected incidentally, to abdominal cramps, rectal bleeding or intestinal obstruction. More importantly, giant inflammatory polyps can be easily mistaken for colonic malignancy, although without having malignant potential themselves. These polyps rarely regress with successful medical treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and often require surgical treatment. We present an unusual case of giant inflammatory polyps which was the first presentation of inflammatory bowel disease. It was initially mistaken for colonic malignancy with intestinal obstruction, which led to surgical treatment.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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