Isolated diffuse hyperplastic gastric polyposis presenting with severe anemia.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Gastric polyps exist in a wide variety of types, most of which are small and often benign. Discovery of gastric polyps during Endoscopy necessitates biopsies.

CASE PRESENTATION:

We present a case report of an isolated diffuse hyperplastic gastric polyposis in a 26 years old Hispanic female when she was investigated for profound anemia. The Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed numerous gastric polyps filling the entire stomach. She was treated with near-total gastrectomy and her anemia resolved

CONCLUSION:

Isolated diffuse hyperplasic gastric polyposis with normal gastrin level is a rare entity and can present with severe anemia.

• Authors: Suriya Jayawardena, Dharshan Anandacoomaraswamy, Olga Burzyantseva, Muhammad Abdullah
• Journal: Cases journal (Cases J) Vol. 1 Issue 1 Pg. 130 (Aug 28 2008) ISSN: 1757-1626 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 18755016 (Publication Type: Journal Article)