J Korean Soc Radiol.  2009 Apr;60(4):271-274. 10.3348/jksr.2009.60.4.271.

CT Findings of a Gastric Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp Manifesting as Unexpected Growth: A Case Report

• Kim HC
• Yang DM
• Jin W
• Nam DH
• Kim GY
• Choi SI

• KMID: 1471189
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2009.60.4.271

Abstract

Gastric inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP) are rare benign entities that are usually encountered in the gastric antrum. The authors report the CT findings of a gastric IFP case experiencing marked growth over a five-month period. An initial CT revealed a polypoid wall thickening of about 3.5x2.5 cm in the gastric antrum. A follow-up CT performed five months later revealed a cauliflower-like submucosal mass of about 8x5 cm. The mass was surgically excised and confirmed as an IFP. The authors suggest that when an evolving cauliflower-like submucosal lesion of the stomach is detected, an IFP should be considered in the differential diagnoses.

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Inflammation
Leiomyoma
Polyps
Pyloric Antrum
Stomach
Tomography, X-Ray Computed