Obstructive Giant Inflammatory Polyp of the Colon in Ulcerative Colitis.

Inflammatory polyps, also known as pseudo-polyps, are a common benign condition affecting 10-20% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Chronic, repeated inflammation and ulceration associated with healing lead to the formation of polyp-like structures in the colon. Although there are no common symptoms accompanying these pseudo-polyps, they can present with anemia, weight loss, diarrhea, intussusception, palpable mass, abdominal pain, discomfort, and melena, not to mention bowel obstruction that happens infrequently.

Characteristics of adenomatous colorectal polyps among a Saudi population.

Objectives: Colorectal cancer is a common cause of cancer-related mortality in KSA with a rising incidence. Although adenomatous polyps are well-recognized as precursors of colorectal cancer, local data are scarce. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the characteristics of adenomatous colon polyps in the Saudi population.