Lymphoid Polyp in the Rectum.
- Author:
Hyun Shig KIM
;
Kwang Real LEE
;
Chung Jun YOO
;
Se Young PARK
;
Seok Won LIM
;
Jong Kyun LEE
;
Chul Ho LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphoid polyp;
Lymphoid hyperplasia;
Rectum
- MeSH:
Germinal Center;
Lymphoid Tissue;
Lymphoma;
Palatine Tonsil;
Polyps*;
Rare Diseases;
Rectum*;
Recurrence
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1996;16(6):1017-1021
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphoid polyp is a rare disease in the colorectal area. It occurs commonly in the rectum. It is a nonepithelial benign tumor. Because of the benignancy of its nature, it has other names as well, such as benign lymphoma or rectal tonsil. A lymphoid polyp can be differentiated from a malignant lymphoma by the proliferation of normal lymphoid tissue which has a prominent follicular pattern and a clearly defined germinal center. A lymphoid polyp can regress spontaneousely without any treatment. There is no recurrence or malignant transformation. Recently, the authors experienced a case of lymphoid polyp in the rectum. We report a case of lymphoid polyp in the rectum diagnosed by piecemeal polypectomy.
