The management of gastric polyps

2010263 citationsReview

Authors

Rawya Badreldin · James Paget University Hospital

D. Mark Pritchard · University of Liverpool

Bryan F. Warren · John Radcliffe Hospital

Abstract

Depending on histological type, some gastric polyps (adenomas and hyperplastic polyps) have malignant potential and are precursors of early gastric cancer. They may also indicate an increased risk of intestinal or extra-intestinal malignancy.

Topics & Keywords

Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut

Volume 59, Issue 9, pp. 1270-1276

DOI: 10.1136/gut.2009.182089

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