(1) Intact colonic mucosa with mild reduction in the number of mucigenic cells and moderate infiltration by lymphocytes, plasma cells and neutrophils. However, crypt abscesses are not identified. No evidence of atypical or malignant cells.
(2) A polypoid colonic lesion composed of hyperplastic tubular glands with minor villous configuration. Lining columnar cells show focal mild dysplasia but no evidence of malignancy. Complete excision of this polyp is recommended.
Patient presenting with abdominal pain and constipation underwent a colonoscopy that revealed an endoluminal tumor at the ileocecal junction along with polyps, which were biopsied.
Two biopsies were received:
1- Colon: soft tissue fragments collectively measured 0.6 cm, totally embedded.
2- Polyp from colon: two soft tissue fragments collectively measured 0.6 cm, totally embedded.
Colon, endoscopic biopsies and polypectomy: