Polyps of small intestine

Definition

Polyps of small intestine are benign mushroom-like abnormalities of the small intestine that may have a stalk or be flat with a stalk. (Polyps of small intestine are any mass of tissue that arises from the small intestinal wall and protrudes into the lumen.)

Exclusions

• Adenoma of small intestine
• Adenomatous polyp of small intestine
• Polyposis syndrome

Subcategories (4)