Gastric polyps: Association with Helicobacter pylori status and the pathology of the surrounding mucosa,a cross sectional study

aim:To assess the endoscopic characteristics of gastric polyps and their association with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)status in a predominantly Hispanic population.m ETHODS:We conducted a retrospective study of all esophagogastroduodenoscopies performed at our institution.Demographic,endoscopic and histopathological data were reviewed.Categorization of patients into Hispanic and Non-Hispanic was based on selfidentification.Patients without resection/biopsy were not included in the analysis.Identification of polyps type was based on histological examination.One way analysis of variance was used to compare continuousvariables among different polyp types and Fisher’s exact test was used compare categorical variables among polyp types.Unadjusted and adjusted comparisons of demographic and clinical characteristics were performed according to the H.pylori status and polyp type using logistic regressions.RESULTS:Of 7090 patients who had upper endoscopy,335 patients had gastric polyps(4.7%).Resection or biopsy of gastric polyps was performed in 296 patients(88.4%)with a total of 442 polyps removed or biopsied.Of 296 patients,87(29%)had hyperplastic polyps,82(28%)had fundic gland polyps and 5(1.7%)had adenomatous polyps.Hyperplastic polyps were significantly associated with positive H.pylori status compared with fundic gland polyps(OR=4.621;95%CI:1.92-11.13,P=0.001).Hyperplastic polyps were also found to be significantly associated with portal hypertensive gastropathy compared with fundic gland polyps(OR=6.903;95%CI:1.41-33.93,P=0.0174).Out of 296 patients,30(10.1%)had a followup endoscopy with a mean duration of 26±16.3 mo.Interval development of cancer was not noted in any of the patients during follow up period.CONCLUSi ON:Gastric hyperplastic polyps were significantly associated with positive H.pylori status and portal hypertensive gastropathy as compared with fundic gland polyps.     

高龄患者结肠息肉的内镜特点

目的 探讨年龄≥80岁高龄老年人大肠息肉的内镜表现及病理特点.方法 回顾性分析2006年1月至2010年12月150例高龄老年人大肠息肉的检出率、大小、部位、形态、病理学特点及内镜治疗情况,并与同期832例中青年患者(＜60岁) 及635例老年患者(60~79岁)的临床资料进行对比.结果 高龄组息肉检出率62.0%,明显高于中青年组30.2%及老年组48.7%(χ2值分别为56.58、8.64,均P＜0.001);高龄组息肉恶变率5.4%,明显高于中青年组1.2%(χ2=4.90,P＜0.05),但与老年组(3.9%)比较差异无统计学意义(χ2=0.36,P＞0.05);高龄组升结肠息肉癌变率有升高趋势,但与其他年龄组比较,癌变率、息肉直径、形态及腺瘤性息肉的比例等均差异无统计学意义,直径≥2 cm的腺瘤性息肉恶变率有上升趋势.结论 高龄老年人结肠息肉的检出率明显高于老年及中青年人群,并且癌变率也有所增加,对于高龄老年人结肠镜检查的指征应该适当放宽,尽早、定期进行全肠镜检查,及时在内镜下行息肉摘除术,以利于结肠癌的早期防治.

Abstract：

Objective To retrospectively investigate the endoscopic characteristics and pathological features of colorectal polyps in over-aged patients (≥80 years). Methods The 1617 colonoscopies performed between January 2006 and December 2010 were enrolled in our retrospective analysis. The detection rate, size, location, form and pathological feature of polyps in 150 over-aged patients were investigated, and they were compared with those in 832 young patients (＜60 years) and 635 old patients (60-79 years) with colorectal polyps. Results The detection rate of polyps was 62.0% in over-aged group, and was significantly higher than in young group and old group (30.2% and 48.7%, respectively, χ2=56.58 and 8.64,both P＜0.001). The malignant transformation rate of ascending colon polyp was 5.4% in over-aged group, and was significantly higher than in young group (1.2%, χ2=4.90, P＜0.05), but there was no significant difference between over-aged group and old group (3.9%, χ2=0.36, P＞0.05). There were no statistical differences in canceration rate, polyp diameter, morphology and adenomatous polyp rate among the three groups. The malignant transformation rate was significantly increased in adenomatous polyps with diameter over 2 cm, but didn't reach statistical significance. Conclusions The polyp detection rate is noticeably higher in the over-aged than in the old and the middle-aged, and the malignant transformation probability is also increased. The colonoscopy indications in the high risk age groups should appropriately be broadened, they should receive regular intervals follow-up, and undergo polypectomy in time if necessary.     

Distribution trends of gastric polyps: an endoscopy database analysis of 24 121 northern Chinese patients

Background and Aim: Traditionally the most common gastric polyps are hyperplastic polyps (HPs). However, in the last two decades, fundic gland polyps (FGPs) have greatly increased in Western countries. We aimed to re‐evaluate and compare the distribution of gastric polyps in a northern Chinese population in 2000 and 2010. Methods: Consecutive patients with gastric polyps detected in 2000 and 2010 were analyzed and biopsies were re‐evaluated. Data including patients' age, sex, symptoms and the number, size, location, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection of polyps were recorded. Results: A total of 6784 and 17 337 patients underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy in 2000 and 2010, 68 and 183 patients were diagnosed with gastric polyps, respectively. H. pylori infection decreased from 54.4% to 37.7% (P = 0.017). Overall, spectrum of gastric polyps changed (P < 0.001). HPs accounted for 28.3% and decreased from 48.5% to 20.8%, adenoma/carcinoma and inflammatory polyps also decreased. FGPs were present in 50.6% and increased from 8.8% to 66.1%. The location of polyps was also changed with an increase of polyps in gastric corpus. There was a high proportion of FGPs in females, while adenomas/adenocarcinomas were more common in males. The distribution pattern was similar in young and elderly patients. Conclusions: Spectrum change of gastric polyps was observed over the past 10 years in the northern Chinese population most likely due to the higher proportion of FGPs. Further studies are required to investigate the reasons and confirm whether it will lead to a different management strategy in China.     

Hyperplastic Polyps of the Gastric Antrum in Patients with Gastrointestinal Blood Loss

The significance of hyperplastic polyps of the gastric antrum in anemic patients with suspected gastrointestinal bleeding has not been determined. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and prognosis of such polyps in this patient group. Clinical records of patients referred to our endoscopy lab from November 1999 to February 2003 for the evaluation of iron deficiency anemia or suspected gastrointestinal bleeding were reviewed. There were 987 patients. Fourteen patients (1.4%) had hyperplastic polyps in the gastric antrum. Five of the patients reported melena, but the rest were asymptomatic. Multiple antral polyps were present in seven cases. The largest polyp measured 5.0 cm. Helicobacter pylori infection was present in one patient. All patients were anemic and nine had documented iron deficiency. No follow-up information was available in four patients. Hyperplastic polyps of the gastric antrum are a rare but significant cause of gastrointestinal blood loss in older patients. Removal of the polyps using endoscopic or surgical methods may be required for resolution of the blood loss along with iron supplementation. Gastroenterologists should be aware that hyperplastic polyps of the gastric antrum might result in gastrointestinal blood loss and iron deficiency anemia.     

内镜下黏膜切除术治疗Peutz-Jeghers巨大十二指肠息肉71例临床研究北大核心CSCD

目的评估内镜下黏膜切除术(EMR)治疗Peutz-Jeghers综合征(PJS)巨大十二指肠息肉的安全性及有效性。方法收集2013年2月至2020年8月在空军特色医学中心确诊为PJS十二指肠息肉并经EMR治疗的病例资料,统计EMR治疗PJS十二指肠巨大息肉的完整切除率、并发症发生率。比较巨大息肉组(直径≥3 cm)与普通息肉组(直径<3 cm)患者EMR手术完整切除率和并发症发生情况,并分析EMR治疗PJS十二指肠息肉手术并发症发生的影响因素。结果共71例患者纳入研究,男44例,女27例,中位年龄为26岁(5~58岁)。内镜下切除息肉最大中位直径为2.0 cm(0.6~13.0 cm),所有患者均成功实施EMR手术,63例患者EMR治疗PJS十二指肠息肉实现完整切除(63/71,88.7%),巨大息肉组EMR手术完整切除率低于普通息肉组(77.4%比97.5%),差异有统计学意义(P=0.023)。EMR手术相关并发症总发生率5.6%(4/71),1例患者同时存在术中创面渗血和术后胰腺炎。巨大息肉组与普通息肉组间并发症发生率(9.7%比2.5%)差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。内镜下EMR切除十二指肠息肉有无并发症发生在患者性别、年龄、有无PJS家族史、手术史、息肉数量、切除方式上的差异均无统计学意义(P值均>0.05),而息肉位于乳头部位者并发症发生率(50%,3/6)显著高于非乳头部位者(1.5%,1/65),差异有统计学意义(P=0.001)。结论EMR治疗PJS巨大十二指肠息肉总体安全有效的,可作为PJS十二指肠息肉的首选治疗方案。息肉部位是EMR手术相关并发症发生的重要影响因素。     

Cholecystocolonic fistula with impacted sigmoid gallstone mimicking malignant obstruction of the sigmoid colon

The starting material consisted of 357 subjects w ith gastric polyps found at endoscopy. Histologically, these cases were divided in four groups: adenoma, 8%; hyperplastic polyp, 34%; foveolar hyperplasia, 21%; and inflammatory polyp, 36%. Of these, 210 patients were for various reasons no longer available for follow-up study. Endoscopic follow-up study for about 8 years (range, 5–15.5 years) was performed in 147 patients. At the follow-up examination, in 103 patients morphologic signs and in 92 of these immunological and functional signs of pernicious anaemia were examined. The prevalences of severe atrophic gastritis affecting mainly the body mucosa (26%), parietal cell and/or intrinsic factor blocking antibodies (25%), low serum vitamin B₁₂ levels (8%), and overt pernicious anaemia (treated and new cases, 11%) were significantly higher than in equal numbers of age- and sex-matched controls examined in a similar manner. Gastric cancer was found in 3 (2%) cases followed up for more than 5 years. This is seven times the expected incidence, with a 95% confidence interval of the risk ratio (1.5-20.9). The high frequency of gastric cancer and pernicious anaemia emphasizes the importance of long-term endoscopic follow-up study of patients with gastric polyps.     

Adenomatous Colorectal Polyps in Patients Referred for Colonoscopy in a Regional Hospital in Kuwait

Background/Aim:

Adenomatous colorectal polyps (ACPs) are known to be the precursor lesions for colorectal cancer. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, endoscopic and pathological features of ACPs in patients referred for colonoscopy.

Patients and Methods:

The endoscopic and histological reports of adult patients who underwent complete colonoscopy in the gastroenterology unit of a regional Kuwaiti hospital between January 2008 and December 2008 were retrospectively studied. The specimens of polyps were reviewed by an experienced pathologist who was blinded to the clinical or endoscopic information. Non-neoplastic polyps were not included in the analysis.

Results:

Of 530 eligible patients (mean age, 45 years; male-female ratio, 2:1), 54 (10%) had 103 ACPs. Of the patients with ACPs (mean age, 57 years), 43 (80%) were males and 36 (67%) were Kuwaitis. Histopathological examination of the most significant polyp in each patient revealed that 40 (74%) polyps were tubular adenomas (TAs); 11 (20%), tubulovillous (TV) adenomas; and 3 (6%), villous adenomas. High-grade dysplasia was noticed in 4 (10%) adenomas. Fifteen (2.8%) of the 530 patients had advanced ACPs. Logistic regression analysis of some variables and their association with ACPs found that age (P<0.001; OR, 1.9; CI, 1.5-2.3), history of adenoma (P=0.001; OR, 6.4; CI, .2.1-19.4) and being Kuwaitis (P=0.029; OR, 2.1; CI, 1.1-4.1) to be independently associated with ACPs.

Conclusion:

The most common histological type of ACPs was tubular adenoma. Advancing age, being Kuwaiti nationals and prior removal of ACPs were significantly associated with the occurrence of ACPs.     

内镜治疗111例胃息肉的临床病理特征分析

背景：胃息肉的检出率逐年增高,其临床症状不明显且有一定癌变倾向。目的：了解胃镜下胃息肉的临床和病理特征。方法：对2010年1月～2013年1月新疆医科大学第一附属医院检出的111例胃息肉患者的内镜、病理资料和手术情况进行回顾性分析。结果：本组老年患者（≥60岁）为胃息肉高发人群（56．8％）;单发性息肉80例（72．1％）,多发性息肉31例（27．9％）;息肉主要位于胃体（52．3％）;息肉直径≤0．5cm多见（69．4％）;息肉类型主要为增生性息肉（40．5％）和炎性息肉（33．3％）。息肉治疗以活检钳钳除30例,内镜黏膜下注射0．9％NaCl溶液联合高频电切摘除54例,内镜下黏膜切除术（EMR）治疗6例,内镜黏膜下剥离术（ESD）治疗4例,余17例行外科手术治疗。12例患者接受随访,其中2例复发。结论：胃息肉直径较小,多为单发;息肉主要位于胃体,以增生性息肉和炎性息肉为主;治疗方式多选择内镜下切除,息肉切除后有复发的可能性,应加强随访。     

Ultrasound virtual endoscopy: Polyp detection and reliability of measurement in an in vitro study with pig intestine specimens

AIM: To present our initial experience regarding the feasibility of ultrasound virtual endoscopy(USVE) and its measurement reliability for polyp detection in an in vitro study using pig intestine specimens.METHODS: Six porcine intestine specimens containing 30 synthetic polyps underwent USVE, computed tomography colonography(CTC) and optical colonoscopy(OC) for polyp detection. The polyp measurement defined as the maximum polyp diameter on twodimensional(2D) multiplanar reformatted(MPR) planes was obtained by USVE, and the absolute measurement error was analyzed using the direct measurement as the reference standard.RESULTS: USVE detected 29(96.7%) of 30 polyps, remaining a 7-mm one missed. There was one falsepositive finding. Twenty-six(89.7%) of 29 reconstructedimages were clearly depicted, while 29(96.7%) of 30 polyps were displayed on CTC with one false-negative finding. In OC, all the polyps were detected. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.876(95%CI: 0.745-0.940) for measurements obtained with USVE. The pooled absolute measurement errors ± the standard deviations of the depicted polyps with actual sizes ≤ 5 mm, 6-9 mm, and ≥ 10 mm were 1.9 ± 0.8 mm, 0.9 ± 1.2 mm, and 1.0 ± 1.4 mm, respectively.CONCLUSION: USVE is reliable for polyp detection and measurement in in vitro study.     

老年人大肠息肉的临床分析

目的 探讨老年人大肠息肉的临床特点及其与癌变的关系。方法 对我院经结肠镜检出的158例老年大肠息肉患者的临床特点进行回顾性分析，对其中120例进行1－6年（平均4．5年）的结肠镜随访，并与青中年组的437例患者相对照。结果 老年人大肠息肉的检出率、癌变率分别为30．0％及23．4％，均显著高于中青年组的10．2％及6．9％（P＜0．01），随年龄增长检出率有逐渐增加的趋势。分布以直肠和乙状结肠多见，但升结肠的癌变率（37．5％）明显高于左半结肠（14．3％，P＜0．05），且直肠、降结肠、横结肠及升结肠的癌变率也显著高于青中年组的同一部位（P＜0．01）；病理类型以腺瘤性息肉为多，占77．6％，也明显高于青中年组的同一病理类型（P＜0．01）。37例癌变息肉均为腺瘤性息肉，其中绒毛状腺瘤的癌变率（56．9％）显著高于管状腺瘤（3．4％，P＜0．01）。息肉体积大（＞2cm)、基底宽、数量多，癌变率高。腺瘤性息肉经内镜下摘除者其癌变率明显低于未摘除者（P＜0．01）。结论 老年人大肠息肉中的腺瘤性息肉的大小、形态、数量及病理类型是其癌变的主要危险因素，老年人应尽量行全结肠检查，检出大肠息肉者应尽可能首选肠镜下摘除，定期随访，减少癌变的机会。     

胃、肠息肉中VEGF、KDR及MVD的表达及相关性

目的探讨胃、肠息肉中血管内皮生成因子(VEGF)、激酶插入嵌合受体/胎肝激酶-1(KDR)、微血管密度(MVD)的表达及相关性。方法采用免疫组织化学方法检测VEGF及KDR在胃、肠息肉组织中的表达水平,计数微血管密度(MVD)。结果胃、肠息肉组织中VEGF、KDR及MVD的表达显著低于胃、肠癌(P0.05),显著高于正常胃、肠黏膜(P0.05),且胃、肠息肉中VEGF、KDR的表达呈正相关(P0.01);直径2.0 cm息肉中VEGF、KDR的表达显著高于直径1.0 cm者,且在年龄50岁患者中表达增高;肠息肉中VEGF、KDR在绒毛状腺瘤、表面呈分叶状者中表达量高,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);肠息肉中VEGF、KDR的表达显著高于胃息肉(P0.01)。结论直径2.0 cm、年龄50岁的患者癌变概率高,肠息肉中腺瘤性息肉、分叶状息肉癌变率高;肠息肉癌变率高于胃息肉,VEGF、KDR、MVD及其相互作用对促进息肉血管生成及癌变的过程可能起到重要作用。     

Colonoscopy in Hong Kong Chinese children

AIM:To investigate the safety and diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in Chinese children in whom the procedure is not often done.METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of all colonoscopies in consecutive children who underwent their fi rst diagnostic colonoscopy from Jan 2003 to 2008.RESULTS:Seventy-nine children (48 boys,31 girls;mean age 9.2 ± 4.2 years) were identified and reviewed with a total of 82 colonoscopies performed.Successful caecal and ileal intubation rates were 97.6% and 75.6% respectively.Forty patients (50.6%) had a positive diagnosis made in colonoscopy and that included colonic polyps (23),Crohn’s disease (12),ulcerative colitis (1),and miscellaneous causes (4).80% of polyps were in the rectosigmoid colon.All but one were juvenile hamartomatous polyps.The exceptionwas an adenomatous polyp.The mean ages for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and polyps were 11.3 and 4.3 years respectively.There was no procedure-related complication.CONCLUSION:Colonoscopy is a safe procedure in our Chinese children.The increasing diagnosis of IBD in recent decades may reflect a rising incidence of the disease in our children.     

Diminutive polyps of large bowel should be an early target for endoscopic treatment

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Aim of the present study is to ascertain the importance of diminutive colorectal polyps and define the need for removal according to their characteristics and malignant potential. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 4,723 patients who underwent colonoscopy were evaluated and 624 patients with 826 polyps were recorded. There were 352 patients with 443 diminutive polyps, studied according to their distribution. Of these, 371 were removed, histologically examined and correlated to patient characteristics and occurrence of synchronous neoplasms. RESULTS: Of the right colon polyps, 81/115 were diminutive, versus 362/711 of the left colon (p<0.0001). Adenomas were more common in patients over 50 years of age, (p<0.0001). In all colonic segments, diminutive adenomas prevailed over hyperplastic polyps, whereas the proportion of diminutive adenomas predominated in the right colon (p=0.0015). Adenomas were classified as tubular 39%, tubulovillous 55.7% and villous 5.3%. The degree of dysplasia was mild in 45.5%, moderate in 51% and severe in 3.5%. The prevalence of synchronous neoplasms was 37.4%. They were more frequently found in males over 50 years of age and in patients with diminutive adenomas compared to those with diminutive hyperplastic polyps (p=0.0078). CONCLUSIONS: The majority of right colon polyps are diminutive. The proportion of diminutive adenomas is higher in patients over 50 years and in the right vs left colon. Diminutive polyps should be removed taking into account the high prevalence of adenomas with a villous component and their significant degree of dysplasia.     

Histologic characteristics of gastric polyps in Korea： Emphasis on discrepancy between endoscopic forceps biopsy and endoscopic mucosal resection specimen

AIM: To investigate histological characteristics of gastric polyps in the Korean population. METHODS: We reviewed endoscopic photographs and medical records of patients with gastric polyps who underwent endoscopic mucosal resection from April 1996 through February 2003. RESULTS: A total of 85 gastric polyps from 74 patients were reviewed. Male-to-female ratio was 1:1.96. Mean age was 59.9±10.8 years. Multiple polyps were observed in 10.8%. Gastric polyps occurred most frequently in the antrum (58.8%). Pathological results on resected specimens were as follows: tubular adenoma 45.9%, hyperplastic polyp 31.8%, inflammatory polyp 9.4%, hamartoma 3.5%, fundic gland polyp 2.4%, tubulovillous adenoma 2.4%, adenocarcinoma 2.4%, dysplasia 1.1%, and mucosal pseudolipomatosis 1.1%. Discrepancy rate between endoscopic biopsy and pathology of resected specimens was 27.1%. There was no relationship between the size of the polyp and concordance rate. CONCLUSION: There is considerable discrepancy in histologic findings between endoscopic forceps biopsy and resected specimens. Approaches to review of the histology of an entire polyp should be performed, especially when an adenoma is suspected.     

内镜下黏膜切除术治疗老年及老年前期胃肠道息肉的临床研究

目的探讨内镜下黏膜切除术（endoscopic mucosal resection,EMR）对老年及老年前期胃及大肠息肉的治疗效果,并对其临床病理特征、适应证、并发症等进行讨论。方法 2003年10月至2009年10月共完成老年及非老年胃息肉及大肠息肉EMR手术1076例;对切除标本进行病理检查,记录术中及术后发生的并发症及处理情况,术后定期内镜随访1-60月。结果 348处胃息肉经首次或再次EMR治疗病变均完整清除,病理示炎性息肉、增生性息肉、腺瘤性息肉分别占62.6%（218/348）,27.9%（97/348）,9.5%（33/348）。935处大肠息肉中892处病变经首次或再次EMR治疗病变完整清除,治愈率为95.4%;23处病变（2.5%）术后病理示浸润癌再追加外科开腹手术。病理示炎性息肉、增生性息肉、腺瘤性息肉、腺瘤癌变分别占29.1%（272/935）,20.9%（195/935）,46.2%（432/935）,3.9%（36/935）,随年龄的增加,腺瘤性息肉的比例逐渐升高（P〈0.01）。术中出血52例（4.8%）,均内镜下止血;术后迟发出血（〉24 h）21例（2.0%）,其中15例经内镜下止血,6例经输血及内科保守治疗后止血。无穿孔、感染等并发症发生。随访期间所有病例均无复发。结论 EMR是一种安全和微创的内镜治疗手段,对老年及老年前期胃及大肠息肉治疗的疗效优于传统的内镜下治疗方法。     

胃息肉的临床病理特征和内镜治疗随访观察

背景：胃息肉是一种常见病,病因不明且有癌变的可能。目的：分析胃息肉的临床、内镜、病理特征和内镜治疗效果。方法：对2006年7月1日～2009年7月1日于空军总医院接受胃镜检查,诊断为增生性息肉、腺瘤性息肉和胃底腺息肉的患者进行回顾性分析。结果：共检出三种常见类型的胃息肉392例,检出率为3.4％,单发283例,多发109例。61．5％的患者位于30～59岁年龄段．53．1％的患者息肉形态为山田Ⅱ型,64．0％的患者息肉最大径≤0．5cm。365例行病理检查者中,增生性、腺瘤性和胃底腺息肉分别占63．6％、5．5％和31．0％,前两者好发于胃窦部,后者好发于胃体、胃底部。383例患者成功接受内镜治疗。75例有随访资料者中20例复发,其中13例为多发息肉。结论：胃息肉内镜下多为山田Ⅱ型,直径较小,多为单发．病理类型上以增生性息肉和胃底腺息肉多见。多发息肉治疗后易复发。     

Colonic manifestations of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome: Case series and systematic review

AIM:To investigate our clinical experience with the colonic manifestations of phosphatase and tensin homolog on chromosome ten(PTEN)hamartoma tumor syndrome(PHTS)and to perform a systematic literature review regarding the same.METHODS:This study was approved by the appropriate institutional review board prior to initiation.A clinical genetics database was searched for patients with PHTS or a component syndrome that received gastrointestinal endoscopy or pathology interpretation at our center.These patient’s records were retrospectively reviewed for clinical characteristics(including family history and genetic testing),endoscopy results and pathology findings.We also performed a systematic review of the literature for case series of PHTS or component syndromes that reported gastrointestinal manifestations and investigations published after consensus diagnostic criteria were established in 1996.These results were compiled and reported.RESULTS:Eight patients from our institution met initial inclusion criteria.Of these,5 patients underwent4.2 colonoscopies at mean age 45.8±10.8 years.All were found to have colon polyps during their clinical course and polyp histology included adenoma,hyperplastic,ganglioneuroma and juvenile.No malignant lesions were identified.Two had multiple histologic types.One patient underwent colectomy due to innumerable polyps and concern for future malignant potential.Systematic literature review of PHTS patients undergoing endoscopy revealed 107 patients receiving colonoscopy at mean age 37.4 years.Colon polyps were noted in92.5%and multiple colon polyp histologies were reported in 53.6%.Common polyp histologies included hyperplastic(43.6%),adenoma(40.4%),hamartoma(38.3%),ganglioneuroma(33%)and inflammatory(24.5%)polyps.Twelve(11.2%)patients had colorectal cancer at mean age 46.7 years(range 35-62).Clinical outcomes secondary to colon polyposis and malignancy were not commonly reported.CONCLUSION:PHTS has a high prevalence of colon polyposis with multiple histologic types.It should be considered a mixed polyposis syndrome.Systematic review found an increased prevalence of colorectal cancer and we recommend initiating colonoscopy for colorectal cancer surveillance at age 35 years.     

Hemorrhagic polyps formed like fundic gland polyps during long-term proton pump inhibitor administration

We report a rare case of hemorrhagic gastric polyps resulting in anemia during long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administration that endoscopically looked like a fundic gland polyp (FGP). A 44-year-old man presented complaining of anemia and tarry stools. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) demonstrated multiple white edematous polyps in the corpus and antrum, which were considered to be FGPs. We attempted endoscopic hemostasis but hemorrhaging increased because of hemorrhagic polyps and vulnerable gastric mucosa. Re-bleeding occurred several times. Polyp resection was performed at 24 polyp sites. We also ceased the administration of PPI. Microscopically, polyps showed characteristics of hyperplasia in the foveolar epithelium, extensions of fundic glands, and edema of the stroma. The proliferation of parietal and chief cells was also observed. Immunohistochemically, aquaporin-4 (AQP4) and KCNQ1-positive parietal cells and dilated mucous glands were found from the basal side to the apical side of the mucosa. These findings were compatible with the development of lesions associated with the long-term administration of PPI. EGD revealed an improvement in the vulnerability of gastric mucosa and the development of polyps, with no further gastric polyps observed 1 year after discharge. Bleeding from polyps resembling FGPs is generally rare, with indications that long-term PPI administration may induce such bleeding.     

Colonoscopy surveillance for high risk polyps does not always prevent colorectal cancer

AIM To determine the frequency and risk factors for colorectal cancer(CRC) development among individuals with resected advanced adenoma(AA)/traditional serrated adenoma(TSA)/advanced sessile serrated adenoma(ASSA). METHODS Data was collected from medical records of 14663 subjects found to have AA, TSA, or ASSA at screening or surveillance colonoscopy. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or known genetic predisposition for CRC were excluded from the study. Factors associated with CRC developing after endoscopic management of high risk polyps were calculated in 4610 such patients who had at least one surveillance colonoscopy within 10 years following the original polypectomy of the incident advanced polyp. RESULTS84/4610(1.8%) patients developed CRC at the polypectomy site within a median of 4.2 years(mean 4.89 years), and 1.2%(54/4610) developed CRC in a region distinct from the AA/TSA/ASSA resection site within a median of 5.1 years(mean 6.67 years). Approximately, 30%(25/84) of patients who developed CRC at the AA/TSA/ASSA site and 27.8%(15/54) of patients who developed CRC at another site had colonoscopy at recommended surveillance intervals. Increasing age; polyp size; male sex; right-sided location; high degree of dysplasia; higher number of polyps resected; and piecemeal removal were associated with an increased risk for CRC developmentat the same site as the index polyp. Increasing age; right-sided location; higher number of polyps resected and sessile endoscopic appearance of the index AA/TSA/ASSA were significantly associated with an increased risk for CRC development at a different site. CONCLUSION Recognition that CRC may develop following AA/TSA/ASSA removal is one step toward improving our practice efficiency and preventing a portion of CRC related morbidity and mortality.     

Upper gastrointestinal neoplasia in familial polyposis

Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy was performed in 41 asymptomatic American patients with familial polyposis to assess the prevalence of gastric and duodenal polyps and to characterize their pathological features. Eighteen patients (44%) had UGI endoscopic abnormalities. Six patients had both gastric and duodenal lesions. Eight patients had only gastric polyps, and four had duodenal polyps only. The presence of other extracolonic expressions of polyposis had a suggestive but statistically insignificant correlation with UGI polyps. Patients with familial polyposis and duodenal adenomatous polyps are at high risk for the development of periampullary cancer; screening and identification of these individuals is recommended.Supported in part by NIH grant CA-31711