Colon inflammatory polyp
Colon inflammatory polyp
Definition
A non-neoplastic polypoid lesion in the colon. It may arise in a background of inflammatory bowel disease or colitis. It is characterized by the presence of a distorted epithelium, inflammation, and fibrosis.
Also known as colonic inflammatory polyp, inflammatory polyp of colon, inflammatory polyp of the colon — 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 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Digestive tract | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Large intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |