Adenomatous Polyp

Scientists at University of British Columbia detail research in adenomatous polyp

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, April 29th, 2008

According to recent research from Vancouver, Canada, "Fundic gland Polyps are now commonly recognized during endoscopy. These polyps are benign, often multiple and usually detected in the gastric body and fundus."

"In the past, these polyps were sometimes associated with familial adenomatous polyposis. In recent years, it has become evident that increasing numbers of these polyps are being detected during endoscopic studies, particularly in patients treated with proton pump inhibitors for prolonged periods. In some, dysplastic changes in these polyps have also been reported. Recent studies have suggested that there may be no increase in risk of colon cancer with...

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