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What is the difference between polyp and lymphoid hyperplasia?

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Dr. Robert Bates jr. answered

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The polyp: can be of multiple types such as hyper plastic or dysplastic. When a lymphoid follicle close to the mucosal surface expands it can form into a polypoid like structure. This can be seen microscopically.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 5/31/2018

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