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- Title
In Vivo Observation of the Heal Microadenoma in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Authors
Matsumoto, Takayuki; Iida, Mitsuo; Mizuno, Mitsuru; Shimizu, Michio; Nakamura, Shotaro; Fujishima, Masatoshi
- Abstract
Microadenomas or aberrant crypt foci (ACFs) are regarded as early neoplastic lesions that precede the development of macroscopic adenomas. The aim of this study was to characterize surface features of ileal microadenomas in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Magnifying ileoscopy was performed in 19 patients with FAP, A histologically verified adenomatous tubule, the existence of which was suggested by magnified observation, was regarded as a microadenoma. Magnifying ileoscopy detected microadenoma in five patients. In four of the five cases, the ileal microadenomas were identified as areas with tiny crypt openings or serrated surfaces, which were distinctive of nonneoplastic, diminutive protrusions. Magnifying ileoscopy seems to be useful in the detection of ileal microadenomas.
- Subjects
TUMORS; PRECANCEROUS conditions; ADENOMA; POLYPS; ILEAL conduit surgery
- Publication
American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature), 1999, Vol 94, Issue 11, p3354
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.1999.01552.x