Juvenile Polip

Juvenile Polyp is an early stage of polyp development. Polyps are marine invertebrate animals belonging to the coelenterates. They have a cylindrical body fixed to a solid base. The body of the polyp consists of a stem and a head with a mouth opening surrounded by tentacles.

A juvenile polyp is a small polyp that has just budded from an adult. It is still very young and small in size compared to adult polyps. Juvenile polyps grow and eventually develop into adult polyps that are capable of reproduction. Their structure and lifestyle are similar to adults, but juvenile polyps are more vulnerable due to their small size.

Polyps are growths that are pathological and uncontrollable. Therefore, they are not considered a disease, but they are conditions that have several forms of manifestation. Most often, they appear in the gastrointestinal tract and require quality treatment.

Juvenile polyps are benign growths that can appear on the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, including the gallbladder. These polyps are called juvenile polyps because they are often found in teenagers and young adults.

The main symptoms of a juvenile polyp are yellowness of the skin and mucous membranes, pain in the right hypochondrium, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, weight loss and fever. In addition, there may be blood or mucus in the stool, anemia, general malaise and weakness.

The initial diagnosis of juvenile polyp is based on an analysis of the patient's complaints and information from the anamnesis. To confirm the diagnosis, studies such as a general blood test, biochemical blood test (to determine the level of bilirubin), coprological examination, abdominal radiography and others are carried out. To identify the specific location of juvenile polyps, methods such as abdominal ultrasound, CT or MRI are used.

Treatment for juvenile polyps may include surgical removal of the growths, chemotherapy, and the use of medications to relieve symptoms. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and the age of the patient, as well as his general health. However, the main cause of juvenile polyposis diseases is heredity. The likelihood of transmitting a genetic defect is associated with a combination of two genes responsible for the formation of progenitor cells of the epithelium of the stomach or duodenum - the CFTR gene and the MUC6 gene. These genes are especially important for the functioning of the glands of the digestive system, determining the ability of cells to recover from damage. Genes can mutate when exposed to numerous environmental factors. On this basis, when one or more polyposis is identified, it is advisable to conduct a further search for them.