Abstract
BackgroundAdenomas of colon and rectal are frequent colonoscopically found benign lesions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of polyps among patients referred for colonoscopy and associated histopathological findings. MethodsIn this retrospective study, patients referred for colonoscopy at Shahid Madani Hospital from were enrolled. The records of the patients were evaluated for demographic data, polyp status along with size and location and type and histopathological findings of the polyps. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using SPSSv22. ResultsAmong 1600 patients who underwent colonoscopy, 260 were positive with polyps. The main symptom among these patients was lower gastrointestinal bleeding 44.2%. The average size of the polyps was 5.68 ± 2.66 and the incidence was significantly greatest among the age group of 51–65 years, p < 0.01. The commonest sites polyps were sigmoid and descending colon, 28.6% and 23.2%, respectively. Adenomatous polyps were the most frequent type, 58.3%. The morphology and pathology of the polyps were significantly associated with each other, p < 0.01. ConclusionOur study evaluates the retrospective data for polyp findings among colonoscopy patients. Early diagnosis of polyps can provide better therapeutic outcomes.
Highlights
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies, the third most common, and the fourth leading cause of death from cancer worldwide [1]
Patients referred for colonoscopy at Shahid Madani Hospital from 2015 to 2019 were enrolled
Patients with incomplete records and those lacking histopathological findings, those with the persona of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal polyps were excluded from the study
Summary
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies, the third most common, and the fourth leading cause of death from cancer worldwide [1]. Findings have revealed that colon cancerous tumors can originate from polyps or benign appendages in the mucosal area and take several years to develop from benign to malignant cancer [5]. This process provides an opportunity to prevent colon cancer by early detection of polyps and subsequent treatment [6]. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of polyps among patients referred for colonoscopy and associated histopathological findings. Conclusion: Our study evaluates the retrospective data for polyp findings among colonoscopy patients.
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