Filiform polyposis of the colon presenting as massive hemorrhage: an uncommon complication of Crohn's disease

A case of localized filiform polyposis of the colon is presented. This lesion was part of a more generalized inflammatory bowel disease with clinicopathological features indicative of Crohn's disease. An unusual feature of this case was profuse rectal bleeding, initially from a solitary sigmoid...

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Published inThe American journal of gastroenterology Vol. 78; no. 7; p. 413
Main Authors Renison, D M, Forouhar, F A, Levine, J B, Breiter, J R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1983
Subjects
Adult
Crohn Disease - complications
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology
Humans
Intestinal Polyps - complications
Intestinal Polyps - diagnosis
Intestinal Polyps - etiology
Intestinal Polyps - pathology
Male
Recurrence
Sigmoid Neoplasms - complications
Sigmoid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Sigmoid Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:A case of localized filiform polyposis of the colon is presented. This lesion was part of a more generalized inflammatory bowel disease with clinicopathological features indicative of Crohn's disease. An unusual feature of this case was profuse rectal bleeding, initially from a solitary sigmoid ulcer and later from the area of filiform polyposis. A step by step clinicopathological follow-up emphasizing the development of filiform polyps is provided.
ISSN:0002-9270
DOI:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1983.tb05931.x