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ju·ve·nile pol·ypa smoothly rounded mucosal hamartoma of the large bowel, which may be multiple and cause rectal bleeding, especially in the first decade of life; it is not precancerous. Synonym(s): retention polypretention polyp GI disease A pedunculated mass arising in the GI tract mucosa, composed of dilated glands in an inflamed stroma; surface is often eroded, accompanied by inflammatory atypia; all are associated with polyposis syndromes. See Polyp. polyp (pol'ip) [Gr. polypous, many-footed, octopus, nasal tumor] A swelling or excrescence (tumor) emanating from a mucous membrane; commonly found in vascular organs such as the nose, uterus, colon, and rectum. Polyps bleed easily; if there is a possibility that they will become malignant, they should be removed surgically. Synonym: polypusadenomatous polypBenign neoplastic tissue originating in the glandular epithelium.antrochoanal polypA nasal polyp found near the posterior wall of the maxillary sinus.aural polypPolypoid granulation tissue in the external canal of the ear attached to the tympanic membrane or middle ear structures.bleeding polypAn angioma of the nasal mucous membrane.cardiac polypA pedunculated tumor attached to the inside of the heart. If situated close to a valve, it may cause blockage of the valve intermittently. cervical polypA usually benign growth of the cervical mucosa.choanal polypA nasal polyp that extends into the pharynx. POLYPS: Polyps in the colon, seen endoscopicallycolonic polypAn abnormal tissue growth within the lumen of the colon. It may be benign or malignant. See: illustrationfibrinous polypA polyp containing fibrin and blood, located in the uterine cavity.fibroepithelial polypA smooth-surfaced polyp of the oral mucosa, usually developing after trauma to the area. See: acrochordonfleshy polypA submucous myoma in the uterus, consisting of benign neoplastic tissue from smooth muscle.gelatinous polyp1. A polyp made up of loose swollen edematous tissue.2. A myxoma.Hopmann polyp See: Hopmann, Carl Melchiorhydatid polypA cystic polyp.juvenile polypA benign rounded mucosal hamartoma of the large bowel. This type of polyp may be present in large numbers in infants and is commonly associated with rectal bleeding. Synonym: retention polyplaryngeal polypA polyp attached to the vocal cords and extending to the air passageway.lymphoid polypA benign lymphoma of the rectum.mucous polypA polyp of soft or jelly-like consistency and exhibiting mucoid degeneration. NASAL POLYPSnasal polypA pedunculated polyp of the nasal mucosa. See: illustrationNasal polyps are the most commonly identified nonmalignant tumor of the nasal passages. They are more commonly identified in men than in women. SymptomsThe most common symptom of nasal polyposis is obstruction to the flow of air into and out of the nasal passages. TreatmentSteroid nasal sprays may improve airflow through the nasal passages. Surgical removal of polyps may occasionally be necessary when medical treatment is unsuccessful. placental polypA polyp composed of retained placental tissue.retention polypJuvenile polyp.vascular polypA pedunculated angioma. |