Appendix hyperplastic polyp

Appendix hyperplastic polyp

Definition

A non-neoplastic polyp that arises from the appendix. It is characterized by the presence of elongated serrated crypts and the absence of atypia or dysplasia.

Also known as appendix metaplastic polyp, vermiform appendix hyperplastic polyp — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Appendix Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Appendix Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Digestive tract Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lower digestive tract Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0