Question 1

a ascending colon polyp worse then anywhere else in the colon.how can i prevent more. high grade removed in may, surgically. when do i need next scope?

Accepted Answer

Not sure of your : Question but a precancerous polyp regardless of the location in the colon is concern for futue polyp/cancer development especially if high grade dysplasia was present. Follow your surgeon's or GI doctors advice on follow up colonoscopy, but i usually recommend a colonoscopy 1 year after surgery.

Question 2

my mom got ascending colon adenomatous polyps with a size of 2.5cm^3cm (largest one). what is the likelihood of cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Adenoma is not cancer but she should be followed and if they become larger she need the biopsy.

Question 3

abdominal x-rays, ultrasound bile duct enlarged,mrcp, blood tests, a few days ago a colonoscopy and egd w/polypectomy sessile polyp ascending colon. ulcers/erosions in gastric body. all shows normal. yet still pain mucus&jellylike bowel! overlooking?

Accepted Answer

: If liver function blood tests were normal, with a normal mrcp there's a good chance that the dilated bile ducts are insignificant. Erosive gastritis would not cause large amounts of mucus in stools, but inflammatory bowel disease can. Was there any sign of Crohn's disease in your studies as associated abdominal pain is strongly suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Was the ileum seen clearly?

Question 4

what type of polyp occurs in the ascending colon?

Accepted Answer

Benign or malignant: They could be either benign or malignant, colonoscopy and biopsy should tell.

Question 5

if a patient has a tumor in the transverse colon, and a pre-cancerous polyp in the ascending colon, would both colon sections need to be resected?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: If the gastroenterologist is fairly certain that the precancerous polyp was removed completely, and the pathology results confirm that, then the ascending  colon would not need to be resected.  Depending on the results of the local lymph nodes, the surgeon might be able to get by with resecting just the transverse colon. Good luck.

Question 6

11mm flat polyp in ascending colon, last csp was 5 years ago and was clear. is this a concerning size and type of polyp for a 29 y/o female whose mom has hx of polyps and dad was dx with stage 3 rectal cancer at age 35? will i always have polyps now?

Accepted Answer

: Not necessarily. But with your family history you need a closer followup and possibly genetic testing

Question 7

29 y/o female, dad - colon cancer, mom- polyps. my 2017 colonoscopy - clear, 2022 repeat - one flat polyp 11mm in ascending colon. waiting on path, but is this concerning based on size/shape? 3yrs too long for repeat? im a scared young mom here?

Accepted Answer

: At least the flat polyp was taken out so you should not worry too much because your concern does not change the outcome, just patiently wait for the biopsy result.

Question 8

is a small ascending colon lesion near cecum the same as polyp?  they want to do ct scan. i have no pain or family history of cc. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay.: It may be a polyp or some other abnormality which was seen. It is impossible to know until it is evaluated. Certainly it is important to follow through. Good luck.

Question 9

colon polyps is 8mm size bad??

Accepted Answer

Size, but what cells: While larger polyps tend to be more concerning for cancer than smaller ones, it really depends on the cells that the polyp contains, which is why polyps have to be sought out (via colonoscopy) and removed for histologic analysis.  Smaller polyps can have cancerous or precancerous cells therein.

Question 10

how do you remove  colon polyps?

Accepted Answer

By scope vs. surgery: If your colon polyps are identified colonoscopically, they can be removed piecemeal by cold biopsy, or cauterized by wrapping a snare around the polyp & adding electricity. Even large polyps can be colonoscopically removed in their entirety by emr (endoscopic mucosal resection). Invasive adenomas, dysplastic polyps, & frank malignancies may require surgery (usually laparoscopic).

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Ascending colon polyps

A member asked:

A ascending colon polyp worse then anywhere else in the colon.how can i prevent more. high grade removed in may, surgically. when do i need next scope?

A member asked:

My mom got ascending colon adenomatous polyps with a size of 2.5cm^3cm (largest one). what is the likelihood of cancer?

A member asked:

Abdominal x-rays, ultrasound bile duct enlarged,mrcp, blood tests, a few days ago a colonoscopy and egd w/polypectomy sessile polyp ascending colon. ulcers/erosions in gastric body. all shows normal. yet still pain mucus&jellylike bowel! overlooking?

A member asked:

What type of polyp occurs in the ascending colon?

A member asked:

If a patient has a tumor in the transverse colon, and a pre-cancerous polyp in the ascending colon, would both colon sections need to be resected?

A member asked:

11mm flat polyp in ascending colon, last csp was 5 years ago and was clear. is this a concerning size and type of polyp for a 29 y/o female whose mom has hx of polyps and dad was dx with stage 3 rectal cancer at age 35? will i always have polyps now?

A member asked:

29 y/o female, dad - colon cancer, mom- polyps. my 2017 colonoscopy - clear, 2022 repeat - one flat polyp 11mm in ascending colon. waiting on path, but is this concerning based on size/shape? 3yrs too long for repeat? im a scared young mom here?

A member asked:

Is a small ascending colon lesion near cecum the same as polyp? they want to do ct scan. i have no pain or family history of cc. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Colon polyps is 8mm size bad??

A member asked:

How do you remove colon polyps?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?