Filiform polyposis in a child with Crohn's disease.
Filiform polyps were demonstrated radiographically in a seven year old child with granulomatous colitis. Most previous reports have been in adult subjects. These slender projections of colonic mucosa and submucosa have a characteristic radiographic appearance on barium enema. It is important to recognize the condition as being benign.
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002648:Child; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
D001466:Barium Sulfate