Abstract
Heterotopic gastric mucosa has been described in all levels of the gastrointestinal tract. However, gastric heterotopia of the rectum is a rare finding. It is usually reported along with polyp located in the rectum between 5 and 8 cm from the anal verge. The most common symptom is painless rectal bleeding, and non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms may also be presented. We report an incidentally found case of a 46-year-old man without any gastrointestinal symptoms. The pathology showed gastric mucosa and squamous epithelium and focal intestinal metaplasia. This finding could be a clue as to the origins of the heterotopic gastric mucosa. Although there are no guidelines for treatment or the follow-up period, regular endoscopic surveillance is necessary for gastric cancer screening.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 46-48 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Digestive Endoscopy |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 Jan |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Gastroenterology
