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Typical histological findings in the most frequent anorectal polyps and polypoid lesions are demonstrated. Less frequent findings are also discussed, and different names for the same polyp explained. Finally, high-grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) is also discussed.
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Skřička, T., Fabian, P. (2009). Anorectal Polyps and Polypoid Lesions. In: Delaini, G.G., Skřička, T., Colucci, G. (eds) Intestinal Polyps and Polyposis. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1124-3_18
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