Question 1

can you answer, is six colon polyps removed unusual for a 28 year old?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Unless you have had prior polyps, family history of polyps or colon cancer, history of colitis. That being said unusual but not unheard of or rare. Be sure to follow the recommendations for follow up scope schedules from your doctor.

Question 2

is having six colon polyps removed unusual for someone who is just 28 years old?

Accepted Answer

Colon polyps: Do you or your family have any of the familial polyposis syndromes? This would have been seen on your exam.

Question 3

2 yrs. after a colonoscopy i had another and they found a large polyp in the colon is that unusual? i have colon cancer in my family is that a concern

Accepted Answer

Yes: Developing a new polyp may not be unusual , if you have a family history ( blood relatives ) of several members has colon cancer , is a concern , need genetic counseling and genetic study .Discuss with your doctor , will get best advice.

Question 4

what does this colonoscopy pathology report mean: sigmoid colon polyp: - benign colonic mucosa with lymphoid aggregate without atypical epithelial or stromal proliferations?

Accepted Answer

: It is good and states you have no cancer

Question 5

p-anca results high and ibs-d issues alleviated by cholestrayamine. colonoscopies every 1-3 years for colon polyps removals since age 30. only abnormal colon biopsy results have been lymphocytic colitis and an colon adenoma. no uc dx? ideas?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, positive P-anca by itself is not diagnostic of UC. You are doing the right thing by seeing your doctor regularly.    Wish you good health!

Question 6

when polyps are removed from the colon are they checked immediately?

Accepted Answer

Not likely...: Unless there is a pathologist on site, the polyps undergo a process of fixation, staining, sectioning, and interpretation. Most experienced gastroenterologists can tell you with about 90% accuracy whether a removed polyp carries the risk of cancer and whether further intervention is required in the event the polyp may be large or invasive.

Question 7

why would section of colon need to be removed surgically if polyps are found?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Polyps have a propensity to develop into malignancy. If you have a section of bowel that is full of polyps, it is thought that removal of the section may avoid cancer development.

Question 8

is .7 cm considered a large size for a polyp  on the colon?  if not, what is?

Accepted Answer

No...: Any polyp &gt; 1 cm in size might be considered significant or large.

Question 9

i just had 58 polyps removed from my colon.  is there something i can do to keep more from growing?

Accepted Answer

Polys: Your physician should have counselled you on a high fiber diet.

Question 10

what are colon polyps?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal gowths : Neoplasia is a general term to describe abnormal growth pattern, cancer-like, unregulated by normal bodily control systems. Some colon polyps are destined to become cancerous, some are not, so all polyps are usually removed when they are found so we can distinguish the difference under the microscope, not by appearance which can fool you.

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Can you answer, is six colon polyps removed unusual for a 28 year old?

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Is having six colon polyps removed unusual for someone who is just 28 years old?

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2 yrs. after a colonoscopy i had another and they found a large polyp in the colon is that unusual? i have colon cancer in my family is that a concern

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What does this colonoscopy pathology report mean: sigmoid colon polyp: - benign colonic mucosa with lymphoid aggregate without atypical epithelial or stromal proliferations?

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P-anca results high and ibs-d issues alleviated by cholestrayamine. colonoscopies every 1-3 years for colon polyps removals since age 30. only abnormal colon biopsy results have been lymphocytic colitis and an colon adenoma. no uc dx? ideas?

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When polyps are removed from the colon are they checked immediately?

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Why would section of colon need to be removed surgically if polyps are found?

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Is .7 cm considered a large size for a polyp on the colon? if not, what is?

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I just had 58 polyps removed from my colon. is there something i can do to keep more from growing?

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