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Gastric polyps are abnormal growths found on the mucosal lining of the stomach. They are uncommon and are often found by chance during an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy used to look for other problems.
Two common types of gastric polyps are hyperplastic polyps and fundic gland polyps, notes Mayo Clinic. Both form as a result of swelling in the stomach lining and have the potential to become cancerous. Hyperplastic polyps occur in people with gastritis or chronic stomach inflammation.