A Solitary Rectal Retention Polyp in an Adult Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report
Abstract
Retention polyps, also known as juvenile polyps, are non-neoplastic hamartomatous lesions. Their occurrence in adults is rare, and finding a solitary retention polyp in a patient with underlying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is exceptionally uncommon. We report the case of a 42-year-old male with a 9-year history of ulcerative colitis, currently in clinical and endoscopic remission (Mayo Endoscopic Score 1) on mesalamine therapy. During a routine surveillance colonoscopy, a solitary, asymptomatic, 15 mm sessile polyp with a smooth, cystic appearance was discovered in the rectum. The lesion was removed via endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Histopathological evaluation revealed no evidence of dysplasia or malignancy, confirming the diagnosis
of a retention polyp. Although rare, retention polyps should be considered in the differential diagnosis
of solitary polyps in adult patients with UC. Complete endoscopic resection and precise histopathological examination are essential to rule out dysplasia and guide appropriate management.
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| Solitary rectal polyp Retention polyp Juvenile polyp Ulcerative colitis Endoscopic mucosal resection | ||
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