Clinical Relevance of Gastric and Duodenal Polyps

Abstract

Gastric and duodenal epithelial polyps are almost always diagnosed incidentally and constitute a clinical problem for treatment and follow-up. All histologic types of these polyps are described, as are the clinical settings in which they are found. Endoscopy, often with snare polypectomy, is essential to obtain a certain histologic diagnosis. Guidelines are given for treatment and follow-up.

Key Words:

• Adenomas
• carcinoids
• cystic body gland polyps
• duodenal polyps
• hamartomas
• heterotopic gastric mucosa bulb
• hyperplastic polyps
• stomach polyps