Hamartomatous polyp of large intestine

Definition

The hamartomatous polyp is a non-neoplastic, benign tumour-like malformation resulting from an abnormal formation of normal tissue. It contains mesenchymal elements of excess vascular and/or fibrous stroma and glandular proliferation with cystic dilatation.

Exclusions

• PTEN Hamartoma tumour syndrome (4B4Y)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Polyp of large intestine

• DB35.0Hyperplastic polyp of large intestine
• DB35.1Inflammatory polyp of large intestine
• DB35.2Benign lymphoid polyp of large intestine
• DB35.4Inflammatory fibroid polyp of large intestine
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified