Table 2. Colonoscopy Indications, Gross Findings, and Histological Findings.
| HIV-negative (n = 199) | HIV-positive (n = 304) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indications/presenting symptoms | |||
| Screening | 85 (43%) | 145 (48%) | 0.2430 |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 24 (12%) | 42 (14%) | 0.5701 |
| Anemia | 22 (11%) | 17 (6%) | 0.0253 |
| Abdominal pain | 22 (11%) | 14 (5%) | < 0.0001 |
| Colonoscopy findings | |||
| Hemorrhoids | 96 (48%) | 148 (49%) | 0.6307 |
| Colonic polyps | 58 (29%) | 93 (31%) | 0.9617 |
| Diverticulosis | 45 (23%) | 53 (17%) | 0.1099 |
| None/normal | 4 (2%) | 17 (6%) | 0.0499 |
| Colorectal cancer | 3 (2%) | 8 (3%) | 0.3969 |
| Histological findings | |||
| None/normal | 96 (48%) | 118 (39%) | 0.0366 |
| Hyperplastic polyp | 17 (9%) | 61 (20%) | 0.0005 |
| Tubular adenoma | 27 (14%) | 30 (10%) | 0.2008 |
| Mucosal lymphoid aggregates | 0 (0%) | 19 (6%) | 0.0003 |
| Colitis | 9 (5%) | 10 (3%) | 0.4792 |