Figure 2From: Diffuse filiform polyposis of the small intestine without inflammatory bowel diseaseResected small intestine and histological section of the filiform polyps. (A) Gross appearance: numerous worm-like filiform polyps (arrow head) and 2-cm-diameter hematoma (arrow) are apparent. The filiform polyps spread throughout the small intestine, ranging in size from 0.2Â cm to 0.5Â cm. Bleeding points could be found after the hematoma was removed. (B) Histological sections of the filiform polyps.Back to article page