Flat colon polyps: what should radiologists know?

Clin Radiol. 2010 Dec;65(12):958-66. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2010.05.008. Epub 2010 Sep 17.

Abstract

With the recent publication of international computed tomography (CT) colonography standards, which aim to improve quality of examinations, this review informs radiologists about the significance of flat polyps (adenomas and hyperplastic polyps) in colorectal cancer pathways. We describe flat polyp classification systems and propose how flat polyps should be reported to ensure patient management strategies are based on polyp morphology as well as size. Indeed, consistency when describing flat polyps is of increasing importance given the strengthening links between CT colonography and endoscopy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenomatous Polyps / classification
  • Adenomatous Polyps / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adenomatous Polyps / pathology
  • Colonic Polyps / classification
  • Colonic Polyps / diagnostic imaging*
  • Colonic Polyps / pathology
  • Colonography, Computed Tomographic / standards*
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / classification
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards
  • Radiology / standards*