EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Adenomas are defined as tumours of glandular tissue protruding into the lumen of a hollow organ. They are divided into nonpedunculated (sessile) and pedunculated. Adenomatous polyps are classified as villous, tubular, and tubulovillous. Adenomas with Villous features have more tendency to develop neoplasia or dysplasia as compared to others. We are presenting a unique case of prolapsed rectal polyps through anus which on further evaluation revealed hundreds of polyps through large intestine. These polyps were of tubulous and tubulovillous kind with dysplasia occurring at a very young age. Prolapsed polyps should not be considered solitary unless proved otherwise. Colonoscopy should be must for a patient presenting with rectal polyps especially with large size, villous component, and dysplasia. Management of these polyps and evaluation for familial syndromes is crucial as these are premalignant.

 Keywords: Adenoma; Polyp; Villous; Tubular; Tubulovillous Adenoma; Dysplasia; Neoplasia

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