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Abstract
Background: Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp (IFP), also known as Vanek’s tumour, is a rare mesenchymal gastrointestinal tumour, potentially causing a wide range of clinical manifestations (even though it can be completely asymptomatic) primarily related to the location of the formation. The available evidence suggests a fundamentally non-neoplastic behaviour of IFP.
Case Presentation: A 67-year-old female was presented with persistent dyspepsia despite symptomatic therapy. The patient's medical history included primary biliary cholangitis, managed with ursodeoxycholic acid, non-haemorrhagic uterine fibroids, and right knee arthrosis. Clinical examination revealed mild epigastric tenderness, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy identified a sessile mucosal formation. Histological analysis of biopsy samples revealed a gastric hyperplastic polyp, leading to a subsequent esophagogastroduodenoscopy for polypectomy. The excised specimen confirmed the diagnosis of gastric IFP. Post-polypectomy, the patient experienced progressive symptom amelioration, leading to complete resolution within three weeks. Discussion: This case thus describes a rare cause of dyspeptic syndrome associated with the presence of a gastric IFP, promptly managed and resolved after endoscopic removal of the polyp, with no histological signs of neoplasia within the en bloc resected sample. Conclusion: IFP is a possible and rare cause of dyspeptic syndrome. There remain significant challenges in diagnosing this rare condition, which lacks pathognomonic or specific signs and symptoms of its presence (especially when it causes symptoms). Endoscopy, when feasible, remains a cornerstone in the resective management of such lesions.Related Journals
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