Cap Polyposis-A Rare Cause of Rectal Bleeding in a Young Woman

Cap polyposis is a very rare clinical entity, with only few cases reported in the literature. It is a benign disease, characterized by inflammatory polyps of the gastrointestinal tract. A 35-year-old woman was referred to our Gastroenterology department due to rectal bleeding. Endoscopic examination...

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Published in:ACG case reports journal 2024-07, Vol.11 (7), p.e01423
Main Authors: Domingues, Ângela, Araújo, Ricardo, Dias, Nuno, Silva, Américo
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Language:English
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Summary:Cap polyposis is a very rare clinical entity, with only few cases reported in the literature. It is a benign disease, characterized by inflammatory polyps of the gastrointestinal tract. A 35-year-old woman was referred to our Gastroenterology department due to rectal bleeding. Endoscopic examination revealed multiple polypoid lesions in the middle/lower rectum. Histology was compatible with cap polyposis. She underwent mucosectomy of the lesions, with clinical and endoscopic improvement. Clinical findings and therapeutic approach represent a challenge in this pathology.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.0000000000001423