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. 2009:2009:bcr03.2009.1650.
doi: 10.1136/bcr.03.2009.1650. Epub 2009 May 21.

Osseous metaplasia in a juvenile retention polyp: a case report

Rashida Ahmed  1 , Zubair Ahmad, Asim Qureshi
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Osseous metaplasia in a juvenile retention polyp: a case report

Rashida Ahmed et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2009.

Abstract

We report a unique case of juvenile rectal polyp occurring in a 15-year-old male which showed osseous (bony) metaplasia on histological examination. The phenomenon is striking on histological examination but it appears to have no clinical significance.

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Figure 1
Section showing cystically dilated crypts with inspissated mucin and multiple bony trabeculae. H&E, ×10.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Higher magnification view showing mature bone formation. A cystically dilated crypt with mucin is seen on the right and neutrophilic exudate is seen on the left. H&E, ×20.
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