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==Classification==
==Classification==
*Villous adenoma may be classified according to [classification method] into [number] subtypes/groups:
*Villous adenoma may be classified according to the World Health Organization into 3 groups:
:*[group1]
:*Tubular,
:*[group2]
:*Tubulovillous
:*[group3]
:*Villous (most common)
*Other variants of villous adenoma include [disease subtype 1], [disease subtype 2], and [disease subtype 3].
 
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
*The pathogenesis of villous adenoma is characterized by [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3].
*The pathogenesis of villous adenoma is characterized by [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3].

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Adenomatous polyps;

Overview

Villous adenoma (also known as adenomatous polyp) is a type of polyp that grows in the colon and other places in the gastrointestinal tract. Villous adenomas may have a malignant (cancerous) transformation.[1]

Historical Perspective

  • Villous adenoma was first discovered by [scientist name], a [nationality + occupation], in [year] during/following [event].
  • In [year], [gene] mutations were first identified in the pathogenesis of villous adenoma.
  • In [year], the first [discovery] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose villous adenoma.

Classification

  • Villous adenoma may be classified according to the World Health Organization into 3 groups:
  • Tubular,
  • Tubulovillous
  • Villous (most common)

Pathophysiology

  • The pathogenesis of villous adenoma is characterized by [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3].
  • The [gene name] gene/Mutation in [gene name] has been associated with the development of villous adenoma, involving the [molecular pathway] pathway.
  • On gross pathology, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of villous adenoma.
  • On microscopic histopathological analysis, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of villous adenoma.

Causes

  • Villous adenoma may be caused by either [cause1], [cause2], or [cause3].
  • Villous adenoma is caused by a mutation in the [gene1], [gene2], or [gene3] gene[s].
  • There are no established causes for villous adenoma.

Differentiating villous adenoma from other Diseases

  • Villous adenoma must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [clinical feature 1], [clinical feature 2], and [clinical feature 3], such as:
  • [Differential dx1]
  • [Differential dx2]
  • [Differential dx3]

Epidemiology and Demographics

  • The prevalence of villous adenoma is approximately [number or range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
  • In [year], the incidence of villous adenoma was estimated to be [number or range] cases per 100,000 individuals in [location].

Age

  • Patients of all age groups may develop villous adenoma.
  • Villous adenoma is more commonly observed among patients aged [age range] years old.
  • Villous adenoma is more commonly observed among [elderly patients/young patients/children].

Gender

  • Villous adenoma affects men and women equally.
  • [Gender 1] are more commonly affected with villous adenoma than [gender 2].
  • The [gender 1] to [Gender 2] ratio is approximately [number > 1] to 1.

Race

  • There is no racial predilection for villous adenoma.
  • Villous adenoma usually affects individuals of the [race 1] race.
  • [Race 2] individuals are less likely to develop villous adenoma.

Risk Factors

  • Common risk factors in the development of villous adenoma are [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

  • The majority of patients with villous adenoma remain asymptomatic for [duration/years].
  • Early clinical features include [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
  • If left untreated, [#%] of patients with villous adenoma may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
  • Common complications of villous adenoma include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
  • Prognosis is generally [excellent/good/poor], and the [1/5/10­year mortality/survival rate] of patients with villous adenoma is approximately [#%].

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

  • The diagnosis of villous adenoma is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met:
  • [criterion 1]
  • [criterion 2]
  • [criterion 3]
  • [criterion 4]

Symptoms

  • Villous adenoma is usually asymptomatic.
  • Symptoms of villous adenoma may include the following:
  • [symptom 1]
  • [symptom 2]
  • [symptom 3]
  • [symptom 4]
  • [symptom 5]
  • [symptom 6]

Physical Examination

  • Patients with villous adenoma usually appear [general appearance].
  • Physical examination may be remarkable for:
  • [finding 1]
  • [finding 2]
  • [finding 3]
  • [finding 4]
  • [finding 5]
  • [finding 6]

Laboratory Findings

  • There are no specific laboratory findings associated with villous adenoma.
  • A [positive/negative] [test name] is diagnostic of villous adenoma.
  • An [elevated/reduced] concentration of [serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other] [lab test] is diagnostic of villous adenoma.
  • Other laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of villous adenoma include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].

Imaging Findings

  • There are no [imaging study] findings associated with villous adenoma.
  • [Imaging study 1] is the imaging modality of choice for villous adenoma.
  • On [imaging study 1], villous adenoma is characterized by [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
  • [Imaging study 2] may demonstrate [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

Other Diagnostic Studies

  • Villous adenoma may also be diagnosed using [diagnostic study name].
  • Findings on [diagnostic study name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

Treatment

Medical Therapy

  • There is no treatment for villous adenoma; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
  • The mainstay of therapy for villous adenoma is [medical therapy 1] and [medical therapy 2].
  • [Medical therapy 1] acts by [mechanism of action1].
  • Response to [medical therapy 1] can be monitored with [test/physical finding/imaging] every [frequency/duration].

Surgery

  • Surgery is the mainstay of therapy for villous adenoma.
  • [Surgical procedure] in conjunction with [chemotherapy/radiation] is the most common approach to the treatment of villous adenoma.
  • [Surgical procedure] can only be performed for patients with [disease stage] villous adenoma.

Prevention

  • There are no primary preventive measures available for villous adenoma.
  • Effective measures for the primary prevention of villous adenoma include [measure1], [measure2], and [measure3].
  • Once diagnosed and successfully treated, patients with villous adenoma are followed-up every [duration]. Follow-up testing includes [test 1], [test 2], and [test 3].

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