Inflammatory fibroid polyp and Helicobacter pylori. Aetiology or coincidence?
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate our incidence of inflammatory fibroid polyps, compare our experience with that of others, and to analyze the possible pathophysiological and aetiological factors.


METHODS
Retrospective review.


METHODS
Teaching hospital.


METHODS
All histopathological slides of the gastrointestinal tract.


METHODS
Incidence and treatment in our Medical Center and elsewhere.


RESULTS
We could find only one case of inflammatory fibroid polyp, an estimated incidence of 1/4000. Between 1987-1996 only 331 were reported elsewhere, most of which (293, 88.5%), were located in the stomach.


CONCLUSIONS
Primary mucosal damage can expose the stroma to several irritants (chemical, mechanical and biological), that may subsequently cause inflammatory fibroid polyps in certain people.
Shalom
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Department of Surgery A, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Wasserman
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Segal
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Orda
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D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011127:Polyps / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
D008795:Metronidazole; D000658:Amoxicillin