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Benign lymphoid polyps of the rectum

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Benign lymphoid polyps are a rare histologic entity and should not be confused with malignant disease of the colon and rectum. Although retention polyps are the single most common type of colonic polyp in children, the presence of multiple clustered polyps in the rectum should alert the radiologist to the possibility of benign lymphoid polyps. A representative case is described and a review of the pediatric experience with this entity is discussed.

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  1. Michael H. Weller (Associate Adjunct Professor)

    Present address: Department of Radiology, University Hospital, University of California Medical Center, 225 West Dickinson Street, 92103, San Diego, California, USA

  2. Philip S. Feldman (Assistant Professor)

    Present address: Department of Pathology, University Hospital, University of California Medical Center, 225 West Dickinson Street, 92103, San Diego, California, USA

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospital, University of California Medical Center, 225 West Dickinson Street, 92103, San Diego, California, USA

    Philip S. Feldman (Assistant Professor)

  2. Department of Pathology, University Hospital, University of California Medical Center, 225 West Dickinson Street, 92103, San Diego, California, USA

    Michael H. Weller (Associate Adjunct Professor)

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Weller, M.H., Feldman, P.S. Benign lymphoid polyps of the rectum. Pediatr Radiol 3, 209–212 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00975406

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