Inflammatory myoglandular colorectal polyps: a case series of nine patients

Endoscopy. 2003 Apr;35(4):363-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2003-38138.

Abstract

Inflammatory myoglandular polyp is an uncommon benign colorectal polyp. We treated nine cases of histologically verified inflammatory myoglandular polyp. The polyps were identified as a pedunculated protrusion located in the distal part of the large intestine. On colonoscopy, eight polyps had a smooth, spherical, and hyperemic surface, accompanied by a patchy mucous exudate. Magnification endoscopy revealed a rugged surface composed of smooth nodules. These colonoscopic findings corresponded to hyperplastic glands with occasional cystic dilation and inflamed stroma with proliferation of smooth-muscle fibers. Inflammatory myoglandular polyp appears to be a distinctive clinical entity, with a unique appearance on colonoscopy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Colonic Polyps / diagnosis
  • Colonic Polyps / pathology
  • Colonic Polyps / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rectal Diseases / pathology
  • Rectal Diseases / surgery