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[[Image:Polyp-2.jpeg|thumb|right|Endoscopic image of a gastrointestinal polyp.]]
'''Gastrointestinal tract polyps''', also '''gastrointestinal polyps''' or '''GI polyps''', are the bread & butter of a GI pathologists workload.  Some of 'em are benign... some pre-malignant... some malignant... some weird.  Most GI polyps are from the intestine, i.e. intestinal polyps.
'''Gastrointestinal tract polyps''', also '''gastrointestinal polyps''' or '''GI polyps''', are the bread & butter of a GI pathologists workload.  Some of 'em are benign... some pre-malignant... some malignant... some weird.  Most GI polyps are from the intestine, i.e. intestinal polyps.


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| common / benign
| common / benign
| moderate inflammation is normal
| moderate inflammation is normal
| [[colonic spirochetes]], [[cryptosporidiosis]], [[microscopic colitis]], [[CMV colitis]]
| missed lesion, [[colonic spirochetes]], [[cryptosporidiosis]], [[microscopic colitis]], [[CMV colitis]]
| [[Image:Rectum - intermed mag.jpg|thumb|center|150px| Normal rectum (WC)]]
| [[Image:Rectum - intermed mag.jpg|thumb|center|150px| Normal rectum (WC)]]
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|-
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| only seen in [[IBD]]; Dx implies IBD
| only seen in [[IBD]]; Dx implies IBD
| juvenile polyp
| juvenile polyp
| Image
| [[Image:Inflammatory polyp -- low mag.jpg|thumb|center|120px|IP (WC)]]
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|-
| [[Peutz-Jeghers polyp]] (PJP)
| [[Peutz-Jeghers polyp]] (PJP)
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| PJP not pre-malignant lesion in itself; see ''[[Peutz-Jeghers syndrome]]''
| PJP not pre-malignant lesion in itself; see ''[[Peutz-Jeghers syndrome]]''
| normal, classically in the small bowel
| normal, classically in the small bowel
| [[Image:Peutz-Jeghers_syndrome_polyp.jpg|thumb|center|150px|PJP (WC)]]
| [[Image:Peutz-Jeghers_syndrome_polyp.jpg|thumb|center|120px|PJP (WC)]]
|}
|}


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|Image(s)
|Image(s)
| [[Image:Hyperplastic_polyp2.jpg|thumb|center|150px|HP (WC)]]
| [[Image:Hyperplastic polyp -- intermed mag.jpg |thumb|center|150px|HP (WC)]]
| [[Image:Sessile_serrated_adenoma_2_low_mag.jpg|thumb|center|150px|SSA (WC)]]
| [[Image:Sessile_serrated_adenoma_2_low_mag.jpg|thumb|center|150px|SSA (WC)]]
| [[Image:Traditional_serrated_adenoma_low_mag.jpg|thumb|center|150px|TSA (WC)]]
| [[Image:Traditional_serrated_adenoma_low_mag.jpg|thumb|center|150px|TSA (WC)]]
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*Abundant goblet cells.
*Abundant goblet cells.
*Moderate inflammation.
*Moderate inflammation.
*Paneth cells - present in right colon.
*[[Paneth cell]]s - present in right colon.
*Glands - straight, no branching; "test tube" shape.
*Glands - straight, no branching; "test tube" shape.


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====Normal====
====Normal====
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Cecum, Biopsy:
- Colorectal-type mucosa within normal limits.
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Right Colon, Biopsy:
- Colonic mucosa within normal limits.
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Transverse Colon, Biopsy:
- Colonic mucosa within normal limits.
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Left Colon, Biopsy:
- Colonic mucosa within normal limits.
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Rectum, Biopsy:
- Colorectal mucosa within normal limits.
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=====Block letters=====
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SIGMOID COLON, BIOPSY:
SIGMOID COLON, BIOPSY:
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COMMENT:
COMMENT:
The clinical history is noted. This biopsy does not show neoplastic tissue; however, the
The clinical history is noted. This biopsy does not show neoplastic tissue;  
biopsy may not be representative of the lesion seen.
however, the biopsy may not be representative of the lesion seen.


Levels were cut and these did not yield additional information. There are no changes to
Levels were cut and these did not yield additional information. There are  
suggest a chronic colitis.
no changes to suggest a chronic colitis.


Correlation with imaging may be useful. A re-biopsy is suggested.
Correlation with imaging may be useful. A re-biopsy is suggested.
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The sections show colorectal-type mucosa. The glands show no significant architectural
The sections show colorectal-type mucosa. The glands show no significant architectural
abnormalities and mature normally to the surface.  Rare apoptotic epithelial cells are seen. There is no cryptitis.  Neutrophils are not apparent in the lamina propria.
abnormalities and mature normally to the surface.  Rare apoptotic epithelial cells are seen. There is no cryptitis.  Neutrophils are not apparent in the lamina propria.
====Rare PMNs - no cryptitis====
The sections show colorectal mucosa with rare lymphoid aggregates. The architecture is
within normal limits. The epithelium matures normally to the surface. Very rare neutrophils
are present within the lamina propria. A very small number of crypts have one or two
neutrophils. No definite cryptitis is present.


==Fecal material==
==Fecal material==
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==Pseudoinvasion in colorectal adenomatous polyps==
==Pseudoinvasion in colorectal adenomatous polyps==
{{ Infobox external links
| Name          = Pseudoinvasion in colorectal adenomatous polyps
| EHVSC          = 10175
| pathprotocols  =
| wikipedia      =
| pathoutlines  =
}}
*[[AKA]] ''pseudoinvasion''.
*[[AKA]] ''pseudoinvasion''.
===General===
*[[AKA]] ''epithelial misplacement''.
*Mimic of invasion.
{{Main|Pseudoinvasion in colorectal adenomatous polyps}}
*Pedunculated polyps.<ref>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Byun | first1 = TJ. | last2 = Han | first2 = DS. | last3 = Ahn | first3 = SB. | last4 = Cho | first4 = HS. | last5 = Eun | first5 = CS. | last6 = Jeon | first6 = YC. | last7 = Sohn | first7 = JH. | last8 = Oh | first8 = YH. | title = Pseudoinvasion in an adenomatous polyp of the colon mimicking invasive colon cancer. | journal = Gut Liver | volume = 3 | issue = 2 | pages = 130-3 | month = Jun | year = 2009 | doi = 10.5009/gnl.2009.3.2.130 | PMID = 20431736 | PMC = PMC2852693 | URL = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2852693/ }}</ref>
*Left-sided lesions, esp. sigmoid colon.<ref name=Ref_Odze512>{{Ref Odze|512}}</ref>
 
===Microscopic===
Features - classic:<ref name=pmid4540378>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Muto | first1 = T. | last2 = Bussey | first2 = HJ. | last3 = Morson | first3 = BC. | title = Pseudo-carcinomatous invasion in adenomatous polyps of the colon and rectum. | journal = J Clin Pathol | volume = 26 | issue = 1 | pages = 25-31 | month = Jan | year = 1973 | doi =  | PMID = 4540378 | PMC = 477644 | URL = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC477644/?tool=pubmed }}</ref>
#Dysplastic glands surrounded by lamina propria.
#Hemosiderin.
#Lack of [[desmoplastic reaction]].
*+/-Cystic spaces with rounded contours without cells floating in them.
 
Memory device (classic features) ''LDH'':
*'''L'''amina propria.
*'''D'''esmoplasia lacking.
*'''H'''emosiderin.
 
DDx:
*[[Gastrointestinal_tract_polyps#Colorectal_adenocarcinoma|Colorectal adenocarcinoma]].
 
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COLON POLYP, SIGMOID COLON AT 45 CM, EXCISION:
- TUBULAR ADENOMA.
-- NEGATIVE FOR HIGH-GRADE DYSPLASIA.
- SUBMUCOSA PRESENT, NO EVIDENCE OF INVASION.
- ABUNDANT HEMOSIDERIN-LADEN MACROPHAGES.
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POLYP, SIGMOID COLON, EXCISION:
- LARGE TUBULAR ADENOMA.
-- NEGATIVE FOR HIGH-GRADE DYSPLASIA.
- SCANT BENIGN SUBMUCOSA.
- DEEP HEMOSIDERIN-LADEN MACROPHAGES.
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==High-risk features in (colorectal) adenomatous polyps with carcinoma==
==High-risk features in (colorectal) adenomatous polyps with carcinoma==
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#[[Lymphovascular invasion]].
#[[Lymphovascular invasion]].
#High-grade [[tumour budding]].
#High-grade [[tumour budding]].
#*Tumour bud = 1-4 cell(s); "high-grade budding" is >=10 tumour buds in a field of 0.385 mm<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=pmid11952856>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Ueno | first1 = H. | last2 = Murphy | first2 = J. | last3 = Jass | first3 = JR. | last4 = Mochizuki | first4 = H. | last5 = Talbot | first5 = IC. | title = Tumour 'budding' as an index to estimate the potential of aggressiveness in rectal cancer. | journal = Histopathology | volume = 40 | issue = 2 | pages = 127-32 | month = Feb | year = 2002 | doi =  | PMID = 11952856 }}</ref>
#*Tumour bud = 1-4 cell(s); "high-grade budding" is >=10 tumour buds in a field of 0.385 mm<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=pmid11952856>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Ueno | first1 = H. | last2 = Murphy | first2 = J. | last3 = Jass | first3 = JR. | last4 = Mochizuki | first4 = H. | last5 = Talbot | first5 = IC. | title = Tumour 'budding' as an index to estimate the potential of aggressiveness in rectal cancer. | journal = Histopathology | volume = 40 | issue = 2 | pages = 127-32 | month = Feb | year = 2002 | doi =  | PMID = 11952856 }}</ref>
#**If the microscope has a 22 mm eye piece and...  
#**If the microscope has a 22 mm eye piece and...  
#***A 20x objective, the field is approximately 0.950 mm<sup>2</sup> -- to match the buds/area -- it would be 24.68 buds/0.950 mm<sup>2</sup>.
#***A 20x objective, the field is approximately 0.950 mm<sup>2</sup> -- to match the buds/area -- it would be 24.68 buds/0.950 mm<sup>2</sup>.
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If none of the above factors is present the risk of [[lymph node]] metastasis is < 1%.  The presence of one risk factor increases the risk to ~20%. If multiple risk factors are present the chance of [[lymph node metastases]] is greater than 35%.<ref name=pmid15300569/>
If none of the above factors is present the risk of [[lymph node]] metastasis is < 1%.  The presence of one risk factor increases the risk to ~20%. If multiple risk factors are present the chance of [[lymph node metastases]] is greater than 35%.<ref name=pmid15300569/>
Note:
*‡Tumour budding as per international consensus is now assessed in field area of 0.785 mm<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=pmid28548122>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Lugli | first1 = A. | last2 = Kirsch | first2 = R. | last3 = Ajioka | first3 = Y. | last4 = Bosman | first4 = F. | last5 = Cathomas | first5 = G. | last6 = Dawson | first6 = H. | last7 = El Zimaity | first7 = H. | last8 = Fléjou | first8 = JF. | last9 = Hansen | first9 = TP. | title = Recommendations for reporting tumor budding in colorectal cancer based on the International Tumor Budding Consensus Conference (ITBCC) 2016. | journal = Mod Pathol | volume = 30 | issue = 9 | pages = 1299-1311 | month = Sep | year = 2017 | doi = 10.1038/modpathol.2017.46 | PMID = 28548122 }}</ref>


==Traditional adenoma==
==Traditional adenoma==
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RECTUM, BIOPSY:
RECTUM, BIOPSY:
- INVASIVE ADENOCARCINOMA, MODERATELY DIFFERENTIATED.
- INVASIVE ADENOCARCINOMA, MODERATELY DIFFERENTIATED.
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RECTUM, BIOPSY:
- HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS FOR INVASIVE ADENOCARCINOMA, SEE MICROSCOPIC.
- TUBULOVILLOUS ADENOMA WITH HIGH-GRADE DYSPLASIA.
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There is cribriforming of glands and epithelial budding. Plump spindle cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm surround the abnormal epithelium (desmoplastic stroma). No definite submucosa is identified; the diagnosis is based on the stromal desmoplasia.
There is cribriforming of glands and epithelial budding. Plump spindle cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm surround the abnormal epithelium (desmoplastic stroma). No definite submucosa is identified; the diagnosis is based on the stromal desmoplasia.
=====Suspicious=====
The sections shows multiple fragments of colorectal-type mucosa with a tubule-forming and villous-forming epithelium that has cellular pseudostratification and enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei, from
the crypt base to the luminal aspect (dysplasia).
Cribriforming of glands is identified at multiple foci. Goblet cells are rare in the
dysplastic epithelium.
One fragment of tissue, measuring approximately 2 millimetres, has increased numbers of plump stromal cells (desmoplastic response); this is suspicious for invasive adenocarcinoma.


=Hamartomatous polyps=
=Hamartomatous polyps=
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==Cronkhite-Canada syndrome==
==Cronkhite-Canada syndrome==
*Abbreviated ''CCS''.
*Abbreviated ''CCS''.
 
{{Main|Cronkhite-Canada syndrome}}
===General===
Clinical features:<ref>{{Ref PBoD|858-9}}</ref>
*Hamartomatous polyps.
*Ectodermal abnormalities (nail atrophy, skin pigment, alopecia).
 
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Polyps have same morphology as [[juvenile polyp]]s/retension polyps.
*Crypt dilation and edema in non-polypoid mucosa<ref>{{Ref PCPBoD8|430}}</ref> - '''key feature'''.
 
DDx:
*[[Juvenile polyp]].
 
Images:
*[http://www.surgicalpathologyatlas.com/glfusion/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090508151729401 CCS (surgicalpathologyatlas.com)].


==Ganglioneuroma==
==Ganglioneuroma==
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*Ganglion cells - '''key feature'''.
*Ganglion cells - '''key feature'''.
**Large cells with a round nucleus and a prominent nucleolus.
**Large cells with a round nucleus and a prominent nucleolus.
DDx:
*[[Hyperplastic polyp with perineuromatous stroma]].


====Images====
====Images====
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Image:Ganglioneuroma_-_very_high_mag.jpg | Ganglioneuroma - very high mag. (WC/Nephron)
Image:Ganglioneuroma_-_very_high_mag.jpg | Ganglioneuroma - very high mag. (WC/Nephron)
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==Inflammatory myoglandular polyp==
==Inflammatory myoglandular polyp==
===General===
===General===
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*Polypoid prolaping mucosal fold in [[diverticular disease]].
*Polypoid prolaping mucosal fold in [[diverticular disease]].
*[[Inflammatory cloacogenic polyp]].
*[[Inflammatory cloacogenic polyp]].
*Inflammatory cap polyp.
*[[Inflammatory cap polyp]].


Image:
Image:
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{{Main|Leiomyoma}}
{{Main|Leiomyoma}}
*May present as a polyp in the colon.<ref name=pmid21915840>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Kemp | first1 = CD. | last2 = Arnold | first2 = CA. | last3 = Torbenson | first3 = MS. | last4 = Stein | first4 = EM. | title = An unusual polyp: a pedunculated leiomyoma of the sigmoid colon. | journal = Endoscopy | volume = 43 Suppl 2 UCTN | issue =  | pages = E306-7 | month =  | year = 2011 | doi = 10.1055/s-0030-1256640 | PMID = 21915840 }}</ref>
*May present as a polyp in the colon.<ref name=pmid21915840>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Kemp | first1 = CD. | last2 = Arnold | first2 = CA. | last3 = Torbenson | first3 = MS. | last4 = Stein | first4 = EM. | title = An unusual polyp: a pedunculated leiomyoma of the sigmoid colon. | journal = Endoscopy | volume = 43 Suppl 2 UCTN | issue =  | pages = E306-7 | month =  | year = 2011 | doi = 10.1055/s-0030-1256640 | PMID = 21915840 }}</ref>
==Colonic polyp with reactive subepithelial cells==
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Surface epithelium with a reduced quantity of cytoplasm and less goblets (regenerative appearance).
*Mildly atypical subepithelial cells with pale moderate-to-abundant cytoplasm and nuclear enlargement +/-nuclear hyperchromasia.
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POLYP, ASCENDING COLON, POLYPECTOMY:
- POLYPOID FRAGMENT OF COLONIC-TYPE MUCOSA WITH REACTIVE SUBEPITHELIAL
  CELLS, SEE COMMENT.
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA.
COMMENT:
A pankeratin and CK7 immunostains are non-concerning. A CD68 immunostain
highlights lamina propria macrophages.
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=See also=
=See also=
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*[[Small bowel]].
*[[Small bowel]].
*[[Colon]].
*[[Colon]].
*[[Polypectomy]].


=References=
=References=
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