Cap polyposis

Cap polyposis

Definition

Cap polyposis (CP) is a rare colorectal disease characterized by multiple inflammatory polyps that predominantly affect the rectosigmoid area and that manifests primarily as rectal bleeding with abnormal transit, constipation and diarrhea.

Also known as Cap inflammatory polyposis, eroded polypoid hyperplasia, inflammatory myoglandular polyps, polypoid prolapsing folds — per MONDO

Also identified as