Colorectal juvenile polyp
Colorectal juvenile polyp
Definition
A non-neoplastic hamartomatous polyp that arises from the colon and rectum. It is characterized by the presence of tortuous and cystically dilated glands, edematous changes, and inflammation.
Also known as colorectal retention polyp, juvenile polyp of large bowel, juvenile polyp of the large bowel, large bowel juvenile polyp, large intestinal juvenile 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 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | 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 |