Angiolipofibroma of the Right Colon : A Rare Type of Submucosal Polyp

Abstract

Colorectal hamartomatous polyps originating from the submucosa represent a very small percentage of all colonic polyps. Mesenchymal hamartomatous polyps are formed by more than one type of mesenchymal tissue. We report the pathological findings of an unusual presentation of a polypoid proliferation of vascular, mature fatty and fibrous connective tissue. The histological findings support the diagnosis of a hamartoma rather than a true neoplasm. ___________________________________________________________________________ * Senior House Officer