Inflammatory fibroid polyp of small intestine: Report of two cases with review of literature
3241-3244
Correspondence
Dr. Mitali Singhal
M.D. Pathology, Resident
Department of Pathology,
M.L.N. Medical College,
Allahabad, U.P.
India. PIN CODE: 211001
e-mail : mitalisinghal@ymail.com
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Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) can occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Previous reports indicate that the stomach is the site of predilection, followed by the small intestine. IFPs usually are solitary lesions and affect all age groups, though adults are mainly affected. The presenting signs and symptoms vary according to the anatomical site. They appear grossly as localized submucosal sessile polypoidal masses. Microscopy reveals spindle-shaped cells, prominent capillaries and an inflammatory cell infiltrate. The lesions are benign, with unknown pathogenesis. We report here, two cases of inflammatory fibroid polyps leading to intussusceptions.