Question 1

6mm attached sessile polyp ( in descending colon),2-5mm rectum,diminutive polyps.haven't gotten my results back yet from 7/2 should i be concerened?

Accepted Answer

Depending on: the histology of the polyp survillance colonoscopy may be required every 3- 5 years except for hyperplastic polyp which has no cancer potential

Question 2

what are sessile polyps found in colon sent to pathology?

Accepted Answer

Exclude cancer: Flat (sessile) polyps have a risk of being pre-malignant (tubular adenoma or sessile serrated adenoma) or malignant (colon carcinoma). The only way to be sure is to send the biopsy sample to pathology to be interpreted and diagnosed.

Question 3

had removed sessile polyp descending colon,reported to have vegetable matter,what bdoes this mean,thank you?

Accepted Answer

Just: an "incidental" matter...some products of vegetable ingestion were found along with the polyp! NOT TO WORRY!

Dr Z

Question 4

how common is finding a sessile colon polyp only 3 years 8 months after last colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Very common: For people 50 years  and older is very common.

Question 5

are small sessile colon polyps usually cancerous?

Accepted Answer

No ...: ... On the contrary.  The smaller the polyp, the less likely it is to be "cancerous".  Sessile just means flat (harder to find) versus pedunculated (mushroom-shaped).  The precancerous type of polyps are adenomatous and serrated polyps (documented on pathology).  Hyperplastic polyps in general are almost always benign and never turn into cancer.

Question 6

3-5mm sessile polyp removed from descending colon during colonoscopy. what are the odds it's a hyperplastic polyp? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No, wait for report: The tissue should have been submitted to a pathologist for examination and you will get a report in a couple of days. At this stage there is nothing to be concerned about.
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Question 7

why could my doc not easily remove a 1/2 inch sessile polyp on the sigmoid colon?  what type of doc can do it?

Accepted Answer

Sessile = flat: Sessile polyps are flat, which makes it very difficult (but not impossible) to remove. However, they can usually be biopsied to determine if (pre)cancerous or not. This is where the gastroenterologist comes in handy. Realistically, it comes down to experience as newly minted docs may not have skills of seasoned ones. But in general, gastroenterologist is specialist to go to for colonoscopy.

Question 8

7mm sessile colon polyp was removed from transverse colon.  hcp explained polyp was "mangled" (his words) and  pathology not avail. now what?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Where to go from here depends on the details of your situation, including whether the endoscopist feels that he or she got all of the polyp removed, your family history, your medical history, and your age, among other things. You should make a follow up visit with the doctor to set up whatever follow-up he  or she recommends. Good luck.

Question 9

had a sessile serrated polyp in acending colon 2 years ago removed at 27 years old, if i fixed my chronic constipation could i decrease ca chance?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: High fiber diet has been linked to lower rates of colon cancers based on epidemiologic studies. Even if it doesn't decrease your cancer risk, having soft bowel movements also reduces your risk for developing hemorrhoids.

Question 10

my wife had a colonoscopy and they found a 3cm sessile polyp in the transverse colon @ 60 cm. the polyp was removed in a piece meal fashion.  what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Polypectomy: The gastoenterologist typically uses a hooped metal device to remove the polyp.  Sometimes the poly is big enough that they need to cut it in half to get to the base.

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6mm attached sessile polyp ( in descending colon),2-5mm rectum,diminutive polyps.haven't gotten my results back yet from 7/2 should i be concerened?

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What are sessile polyps found in colon sent to pathology?

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Had removed sessile polyp descending colon,reported to have vegetable matter,what bdoes this mean,thank you?

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How common is finding a sessile colon polyp only 3 years 8 months after last colonoscopy?

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Are small sessile colon polyps usually cancerous?

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3-5mm sessile polyp removed from descending colon during colonoscopy. what are the odds it's a hyperplastic polyp? should i be concerned?

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Why could my doc not easily remove a 1/2 inch sessile polyp on the sigmoid colon? what type of doc can do it?

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7mm sessile colon polyp was removed from transverse colon. hcp explained polyp was "mangled" (his words) and pathology not avail. now what?

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Had a sessile serrated polyp in acending colon 2 years ago removed at 27 years old, if i fixed my chronic constipation could i decrease ca chance?

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My wife had a colonoscopy and they found a 3cm sessile polyp in the transverse colon @ 60 cm. the polyp was removed in a piece meal fashion. what does that mean?

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