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ArticleZdravstveno varstvo2016

Demographic And Histopathological Characteristics Of Colorectal Polyps: A Descriptive Study Based On Samples Obtained From Symptomatic Patients: DEMOGRAFSKE IN HISTOPATOLOŠKE ZNAČILNOSTI KOLOREKTALNIH POLIPOV: DESKRIPTIVNA RAZISKAVA NA OSNOVI VZORCEV, PRIDOBLJENIH OD SIMPTOMATSKIH PACIENTOV.

Genta Cekodhima, Altin Cekodhima, Arben Beqiri, Mehdi Alimehmeti, Gerhard Sulo

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Article in Zdravstveno varstvo, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Genta CekodhimaUniversity Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Department of Pathology, Rruga e Dibrës 372, Tirana, Albania.
Altin CekodhimaEndoscopic Clinic "La Vita", Rruga 'Xhanfize Keko' 13, Tirana, Albania.
Arben BeqiriUniversity Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Department of Surgery, Rruga e Dibrës 372, Tirana, Albania.
Mehdi AlimehmetiUniversity Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Department of Pathology, Rruga e Dibrës 372, Tirana, Albania.
Gerhard SuloUniversity of Bergen, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Kalfarveien 31, Bergen, 5018, Norway.
Mother Teresa Hospital · ALUniversity of Bergen · NOVitrina University · AL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundColorectal polyps (CP) are common among individuals older than 50 years. Some polyp types can precede colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed at describing histopathological characteristics of colorectal polyps in relation to age and gender among symptomatic patients referred for a colonoscopy examination during 2011-2014 in Tirana, Albania.

methodsStudy population included 267 individuals aged ≥ 20 years and diagnosed with ≥ 1 polyp during a colonoscopy examination. A total of 346 polyps were identified, excised and measured, and underwent histopathological examination.

resultsAdenomas accounted for 79.8% of all polyps and tubular type was the most frequent one (74.4%). The majority of polyps (42.5%) were small (<1 cm), 38.7% of a medium size (1-2 cm) and 18.8% large (>2 cm). Adenomas were larger than non-adenomatous polyps (p<0.01) There was no gender difference with regard to patient age (p=0.22) or polyp size (p=0.84) Adenomas were more frequent among men compared to women (p=0.02). Age was strongly related to polyp characteristics. The proportion of adenomas increased significantly with age (p<0.01). Within adenomas, the proportion of villous types - a precursor of colorectal cancer - increased remarkably with age (p=0.01). Older age was positively associated with potentially malignant adenomas (defined as adenomas > 1 cm and showing high-grade dysplasia) (p<0.01).

conclusionAdenomas accounted for the majority of polyps. Their morphology, size and malignant potential were related to patient age.

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AlbaniaAlbanijacolonoscopy examinationcolorectal polypepidemiologijaepidemiologykolonoskopijakolorektalni polipi

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