Much less common than malignant gastric tumors; hyperplastic polyps most common, with adenomas, hamartomas, and leiomyomas rare; 30% of adenomas and occasional hyperplastic polyps are associated with gastric malignancy; polyposis syndromes include Peutz-Jeghers and familial polyposis (hamartomas and adenomas), Gardner's (adenomas), and Cronkhite-Canada (cystic polyps). See Colonic Polyps, below.
Clinical Features
Usually asymptomatic; occasionally present with bleeding or vague epigastric discomfort.
Treatment: Benign Gastric Tumors Endoscopic or surgical excision. |
Section 6. Hematology and Oncology