Summary
A high prevalence of neoplastic colorectal polyps has been described in acromegalic
patients. The aim of the present report was to confirm the high prevalence of neoplastic
colorectal polyps in acromegaly and the existence of special risk factors for this
type of polyps among acromegalic patients. A fiberoptic colonoscopy was performed
in 27 active acromegalic patients, followed by both polypectomy and biopsy when indicated.
Several prognostic variables were analysed as potential risk factors, in all cases.
The prevalence of neoplastic colorectal polyps found in our series (22.2%) was similar
to that in previous studies, and did not show any apparent increment compared to that
in the populationsin which it is known. None of the prognostic variables studied were
related to the presence of neoplastic colorectal polyps.
Key words
Acromegaly - Colonic Polyps - Neoplasia
