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World J Virol. Sep 25, 2024; 13(3): 92647
Published online Sep 25, 2024. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i3.92647
Published online Sep 25, 2024. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i3.92647
Table 3 Polyp characteristics and location in hepatitis C virus patients and non-hepatitis C virus patients, n (%)
| Polyp characteristics | HCV | Non-HCV |
| Number of polyps | 88 (60.27) | 58 (39.72) |
| Polyp size < 5 mm | 59 (67.04) | 38 (65.51) |
| Range of polyp size (mm) | 1-30 | 1-18 |
| Histopathology of lesions: | ||
| Tubular Adenoma | 58 (74.6) | 38 (74.4) |
| Hyperplastic | 28 (23.7) | 18 (23.1) |
| Cancer | 2 (1.7) | 0 |
| Inflammatory | 0 | 2 (2.5) |
| Location: | ||
| Right colon | 29 (32.9) | 14 (24.1) |
| Left colon | 17 (19.3) | 9 (15.5) |
| Transverse colon | 14 (15.9) | 14 (24.1) |
| Sigmoid colon | 20 (22.7) | 8 (13.7) |
| Rectum | 8 (9.09) | 13 (22.4) |
- Citation: Gogtay M, Yadukumar L, Singh Y, Suresh MG, Soni A, Yekula A, Bullappa A, Abraham GM. Retrospective study evaluating association of colorectal tumors and hepatitis C virus. World J Virol 2024; 13(3): 92647
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v13/i3/92647.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v13.i3.92647