Paris: Polyp classification

Long designation

Paris = Paris Classification

Meaning

The most important classification that describes the level of a polyp in comparison to the surrounding mucosa.

These are essentially

Paris Type I

denotes the sublime or polypous/polypoid Forms.

• Ip - polypoid narrow-based or polypoid-stalked
• Is - polypoid broad-based or polypous-sessile

Paris Type II

denotes the flat and broad-based Forms.

• IIa - flat-raised. A special form are the so-called LST.
• IIb - completely flat
• IIc - Superficially sunken

Paris Type III

denotes the sunken shape.

Related terms

• LST

External sources

• Endoscopy Campus