Cap polyposis occurring in the postoperative course of pelvic surgery

The case is reported of a 42 year old woman who presented with the characteristic clinical, sigmoidoscopic, and histological features of cap polyposis occurring in the postoperative course of pelvic surgery. Pathogenesis of cap polyposis is unknown. In this patient, abnormal colonic motility was not...

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Published in:Gut 1994-11, Vol.35 (11), p.1670-1672
Main Authors: Géhénot, M, Colombel, J F, Wolschies, E, Quandalle, P, Gower, P, Lecomte-Houcke, M, Van Kruiningen, H, Cortot, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
Intestinal Mucosa - pathology
Intestinal Polyps - pathology
Leiomyoma - surgery
Pelvis - surgery
Postoperative Complications - pathology
Sigmoid Neoplasms - pathology
Uterine Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:The case is reported of a 42 year old woman who presented with the characteristic clinical, sigmoidoscopic, and histological features of cap polyposis occurring in the postoperative course of pelvic surgery. Pathogenesis of cap polyposis is unknown. In this patient, abnormal colonic motility was not a likely aetiological factor as suggested in previous cases. Despite some arguments favouring an infectious origin or participation, no specific viral or bacterial agent was identified. Cap polyposis remains a poorly recognised condition, which may be confused with inflammatory bowel disease.
ISSN:0017-5749
1468-3288
1458-3288
DOI:10.1136/gut.35.11.1670