Fundic gland polyp

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Fundic gland polyp
Diagnosis in short

Fundic gland polyp. H&E stain.

LM polypoid shape (epithelium on three sides), dilated gastric glands (flatted epithelial lining consisting of normal foveolar epithelium), lack of foveolar hyperplasia
LM DDx hyperplastic polyp of the stomach, gastric columnar dysplasia
Gross polyp - usu. fundus, may be in body of stomach
Site stomach - usually fundus

Associated Dx gastroesophageal reflux disease - thus PPI use
Syndromes familial adenomatous polyposis, gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach

Symptoms usu. asymptomatic
Prevalence common
Endoscopy polyps
Prognosis benign
Clin. DDx gastric adenoma, hyperplastic polyp of the stomach

Fundic gland polyp, abbreviated FGP, is a relatively common pathology of the stomach. It is associated with familial adenomatous polyposis and proton pump inhibitor use.

General

  • Most common stomach polyp.[1]
  • Fundic location usually.
    • May be in the body.[1]

Clinical significance

Notes:

Gross

  • Polyp - usuallly in fundus, may be in body of stomach.

Images

Microscopic

Features:[7]

  • Polypoid shape (may not be appreciated on microscopy).
  • Dilated gastric glands.
    • Flatted epithelial lining (consisting of normal foveolar epithelium) - key feature.

Notes:

  • The presence of dysplastic changes should prompt consideration of FAP.

DDx:

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POLYP, STOMACH, BIOPSY:
- FUNDIC GLAND POLYP.
- NEGATIVE FOR INTESTINAL METAPLASIA.
- NEGATIVE FOR HELICOBACTER-LIKE ORGANISMS.
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA AND NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.

Multiple polyps with PPI use

POLYPS, STOMACH, POLYPECTOMY:
- FUNDIC GLAND POLYP (x3).
- NEGATIVE FOR INTESTINAL METAPLASIA.
- NEGATIVE FOR HELICOBACTER-LIKE ORGANISMS.
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA AND NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.

COMMENT:
Several fundic gland polyps were removed previously. Fundic gland 
polyps are associated with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), 
gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS),
and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use.

PPI use appears to be the most likely explanation in this case, 
in the context of the provided history; however, FAP and GAPPS should be 
considered clinically.

Polyposis

Partial Stomach, Sleeve Gastrectomy:
- Fundic gland polyposis, see comment.
- NEGATIVE for intestinal metaplasia.
- NEGATIVE for Helicobacter-like organisms.
- NEGATIVE for dysplasia and negative for malignancy.

Comment:
Sixteen fundic gland polyps are identified on microscopy. At least forty polypoid lesions
were seen at the time of grossing.

Fundic gland polyps are reported in association with proton pump inhibitor use, familial 
adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the 
stomach (GAPPS). The possibility of FAP and GAPPS should be considered.

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STOMACH, GREATER CURVE, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY:
- FUNDIC GLAND POLYPOSIS, SEE COMMENT.
- NEGATIVE FOR INTESTINAL METAPLASIA.
- NEGATIVE FOR HELICOBACTER-LIKE ORGANISMS.
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA AND NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.

COMMENT:
Sixteen fundic gland polyps are identified on microscopy. At least forty polypoid lesions
were seen at the time of grossing.

Fundic gland polyps are reported in association with proton pump inhibitor use, familial 
adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the 
stomach (GAPPS). The possibility of FAP and GAPPS should be considered.

See also

References

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  7. URL: http://moon.ouhsc.edu/kfung/jty1/opaq/PathQuiz/A2B001-PQ01-M.htm. Accessed on: 19 October 2010.