title: Inflammatory cap polyposis in a 42-year-old male.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Inflammatory cap polyposis (CP) is an uncommon, non-malignant condition whose pathogenesis is poorly understood. Initial presentation of CP may mimic other gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, pseudomembranous colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and colon cancer.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 42-year-old male presented with symptoms of constipation, abdominal pain and weight loss, which were suggestive of a malignancy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Since the symptoms of CP resemble closely those of other gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colon cancer, making the initial diagnosis can be challenging and it is often delayed. The mainstay of initial treatment is conservative, however symptomatic and complicated cases require prompt surgical intervention with close clinical follow-up.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We chose to report this case because it represents a rare and unique disease process that may masquerade as a colon cancer. It is important for surgeons to be aware of this non-malignant condition since inadequate surgery usually results in recurrence.
authors: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, United States.
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