Isolated diffuse hyperplastic gastric polyposis presenting with severe anemia

IntroductionGastric polyps exist in a wide variety of types, most of which are small and often benign. Discovery of gastric polyps during Endoscopy necessitates biopsies.

Case presentationWe present a case report of an isolated diffuse hyperplastic gastric polyposis in a 26 years old Hispanic female when she was investigated for profound anemia. The Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed numerous gastric polyps filling the entire stomach.

She was treated with near-total gastrectomy and her anemia resolved

Conclusion: Isolated diffuse hyperplasic gastric polyposis with normal gastrin level is a rare entity and can present with severe anemia.

Author: Suriya Jayawardena, Dharshan Anandacoomaraswamy, Olga Burzyantseva and Muhammad Abdullah
Credits/Source: Cases Journal 2008, 1:130

Published on: 2008-08-28

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