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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2008; 14(42): 6593-6595
Published online Nov 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.6593
Published online Nov 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.6593
Giant sporadic fundic gland polyp: Endoscopic and endosonographic features and management
Ihab I El Hajj, Mohamad Hawchar, Assaad Soweid, Karim Maasri, Kassem A Barada, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut 11072020, Lebanon
Ayman Tawil, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut 11072020, Lebanon
Author contributions: El Hajj II and Hawchar M performed the literature search and wrote the manuscript; Soweid A performed the EUS; Maasri K participated in the literature review; Tawil A examined the biopsies; Barada KA performed the endoscopies, wrote and corrected the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Kassem A Barada, MD, Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon. kb02@aub.edu.lb
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Received: August 4, 2008
Revised: October 5, 2008
Accepted: October 12, 2008
Published online: November 14, 2008
Revised: October 5, 2008
Accepted: October 12, 2008
Published online: November 14, 2008
Abstract
Fundic gland polyps are the most common gastric polyps. They are usually small in size, sporadic and asymptomatic. We present a case of giant fundic gland polyp. Our case is particular because of the clinical presentation, the endoscopic and endosonographic documented findings, and the treatment options followed.
Keywords: Fundic gland polyp; Anemia; Endoscopic ultrasonography