Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps (IFP) or Vanek Tumors of the GI Tract
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The images show Vanek tumors of the duodenum (left) and the stomach (right) (Stomach photo by @patholwaker) Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP) or "Vanek tumors" are rare submucosal lesions arising from a reactive, benign granuloma-like process of the GI tract (1). This tumor is most commonly located in the stomach (70%), ileum (29%) and colon (6%) (2-4). Other locations such as esophagus, duodenum, ileum and gallbladder account each to 1% (1-3).
Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps (IFP) or Vanek Tumors of the GI Tract
Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps (IFP) or Vanek…
Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps (IFP) or Vanek Tumors of the GI Tract
The images show Vanek tumors of the duodenum (left) and the stomach (right) (Stomach photo by @patholwaker) Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP) or "Vanek tumors" are rare submucosal lesions arising from a reactive, benign granuloma-like process of the GI tract (1). This tumor is most commonly located in the stomach (70%), ileum (29%) and colon (6%) (2-4). Other locations such as esophagus, duodenum, ileum and gallbladder account each to 1% (1-3).