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Fibroepithelial Polyps at Unusual Sites with Review of Literature

Punam Prasad Bhadani, Additional Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Phulwari Sharif, Patna, Bihar 801507, India. , Punam Prasad Bhadani* , Iffat Jamal** , Shuchismita***

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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice 7(1):p 27-31, January 2018. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7118.5

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Background: Fibroepithelial polyps are common small protuberant benign lesions primarily developing in areas where the skin forms creases such as neck, axillae, and groin. They may also arise on the face, usually on the eyelids. It occurs predominantly with advancing age, typically painless, and do not grow or change over time. An important triggering factor seems to be frequent irritation of the skin, especially in persons who are obese. Diagnostic problem is faced when it is located at unusual site and huge size. Materials and Methods: Retrieval of all cases of fibroepithelial polyp were made from August 2014 to May 2017. A retrospective analysis of all cases of fibroepithelial polyps reported in histopathology section of department of Pathology, AIIMS, Patna weredone with patient’s details, site of lesion, gross and microscopic findings. Conclusion: Fibroepithelial polyp is a common entity but their occurrence at unusual site pose a diagnostic challenge to both the clinicians and pathologists.

Keywords: Fibroepithelial; Polyp; Neoplasm; Intertriginous; Histopathology; Pedunculated. 

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