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  • Title: Gastrointestinal Tract Challenges: Chronic Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps Demystified.
    Author: Qasim A, Makker J.
    Journal: Cureus; 2023 Nov; 15(11):e49068. PubMed ID: 38125264.
    Abstract:
    An inflammatory fibroid polyp (IFP), also known as Vanek's tumor, is an uncommon benign tumor typically found as a solitary, intraluminal polyp in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Chronic IFP is characterized by persistent or recurrent inflammatory features, distinct histopathological findings, and a potential for significant GI tract involvement. Typically, IFPs occur predominantly in the gastric antrum, small intestines, and recto-sigmoid colon. They initiate within the submucosal layer and extend into the lamina propria, resulting in a noticeable bulging of the mucosal layer. They may breach the mucosal barrier on rare occasions, leading to ulceration and bleeding. This ongoing bleeding can induce persistent blood loss and symptoms typical of hypovolemic shock. When of smaller size, these growths might be accidentally detected during an endoscopic examination. Conversely, if the lesions are sizable, they can prompt symptoms of obstruction like queasiness, retching, and abdominal discomfort. Here, we present a case of a 47-year-old female who underwent a screening colonoscopy and was found to have an IFP.
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