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retention polyp

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retention 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. Cf Polyp.


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1) In addition, there are a number of less-common polyps that are associated with specific clinical conditions, such as juvenile retention polyps, hamartomatous polyps, or inflammatory polyps.
 
 
 
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