Peutz-Jeghers polyp of the stomach
Peutz-Jeghers polyp of the stomach
Definition
A non-neoplastic polyp that arises from the stomach and is characterized by the presence of smooth muscle branching bands, and hyperplasia with cystic dilatation of the foveolar epithelium.
Also known as Gastric Peutz-Jeghers 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 |
| Stomach | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |