Catalog

Cap polyposis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Cap polyposis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1387262691

Cap polyposis is characterised by erythematous, inflammatory colonic polyps covered by a cap of fibrinopurulent mucous. They are found typically in the rectosigmoid colon, and its clinical symptoms may be similar to inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.