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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2013; 19(27): 4334-4343
Published online Jul 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i27.4334
Table 3 Frequencies of endoscopic features predictive of adenomatous and non-adenomatous polyps
Adenomatous polypsNon-adenomatous polyps
Features predictive of adenomas
Reddish62.6%2.6%
Different adjacent mucosa74.7%11.7%
Clearly demarcated72.5%33.1%
Oval, tubular or branched pits71.7%11.0%
Thick vessels40.9%8.4%
Features predictive of non-adenomas
Pale32.3%92.9%
Similar adjacent mucosa22.5%85.7%
Indiscrete borders26.0%65.6%
Round pits of uniform size, no definite pits18.9%73.4%
Isolated, lacy vessels42.9%87.0%
Features unclear
Color5.1%4.5%
Adjacent mucosa2.8%2.6%
Demarcation1.5%1.3%
Surface pattern9.3%15.6%
Vessel pattern16.2%4.5%