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Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia
Abstract
Objective: Mast cells play pivotal roles in tumorigenesis dynamics, yet the specific factors driving hyperplastic gastric polyp formation remain unclear. This study aims to elucidate this gap by examining mast cell quantities in incidental gastric polyps, with a specific focus on hyperplastic lesions, and exploring their correlation with polypogenesis and metaplasia.
Methods: 45 endoscopy specimens exhibiting anterior non-atrophic chronic inactive gastritis (2014-2023) were examined. Following histological evaluations, the cases were classified into three groups: hyperplastic gastric polyps with or without intestinal metaplasia, and chronic inactive gastritis as the control. Mast cell density per unit area was assessed from toluidine blue-stained sections. Polyp diameter and demographic information were also recorded for statistical analysis.
Results: The average ages of patients with hyperplastic polyps, metaplasia, and gastritis were 51.2±12.84, 55.93±13.58, and 56.2±14.68, respectively (p>0.05). In each group, the proportion of women was higher. Mast cell density, which varied within each group, did not show a statistically significant difference (p>0.05). The average polyp diameters for the metaplasia and hyperplastic polyp groups were 0.26 and 0.30 mm, respectively (p>0.05). There was no correlation between mast cell density and polyp diameter (p>0.05).
Conclusions: Intestinal metaplasia did not significantly influence mast cell density in non-dysplastic, low-malignant gastric polyps. Mast cell density and diameter in hyperplastic gastric polyps of 1 cm or smaller showed no correlation. Overall, non-cancerous gastric polypogenesis and mast cell count lack a unidirectional relationship.
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Supporting Institution
This study was supported by the Scientific Research Project of Bilecik University (2023-01.BŞEÜ.33-02).
Project Number
2023-01.BŞEÜ.33-02
Ethical Statement
Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Bilecik University (approval number: 2022/8-1).
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Pathology, Histology and Embryology
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
May 22, 2025
Publication Date
May 28, 2025
Submission Date
May 3, 2024
Acceptance Date
October 24, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 2
APA
Fındık, D. G., Şahin, E., & Türelik, Ö. (2025). Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 11(2), 245-250. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1477854
AMA
1.Fındık DG, Şahin E, Türelik Ö. Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia. Akd Med J. 2025;11(2):245-250. doi:10.53394/akd.1477854
Chicago
Fındık, Damla Gül, Erhan Şahin, and Özlem Türelik. 2025. “Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations With Polypogenesis and Metaplasia”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11 (2): 245-50. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1477854.
EndNote
Fındık DG, Şahin E, Türelik Ö (May 1, 2025) Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11 2 245–250.
IEEE
[1]D. G. Fındık, E. Şahin, and Ö. Türelik, “Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia”, Akd Med J, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 245–250, May 2025, doi: 10.53394/akd.1477854.
ISNAD
Fındık, Damla Gül - Şahin, Erhan - Türelik, Özlem. “Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations With Polypogenesis and Metaplasia”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11/2 (May 1, 2025): 245-250. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1477854.
JAMA
1.Fındık DG, Şahin E, Türelik Ö. Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia. Akd Med J. 2025;11:245–250.
MLA
Fındık, Damla Gül, et al. “Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations With Polypogenesis and Metaplasia”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 2, May 2025, pp. 245-50, doi:10.53394/akd.1477854.
Vancouver
1.Damla Gül Fındık, Erhan Şahin, Özlem Türelik. Mast Cell Density in Hyperplastic Gastric Polyps: Correlations with Polypogenesis and Metaplasia. Akd Med J. 2025 May 1;11(2):245-50. doi:10.53394/akd.1477854