Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

what does the blockage in the ascending colon feel like?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and distension.

Question 10

can appendicitis form if the ascending colon is on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If one has an appendix, it can always be subject to inflammation from an infection, obstruction, etc. Therefore, it's possible to still have appendicitis regardless of its location (ascending colon on the left side could be due to conditions like situs inversus, for example).

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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?

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What type of polyp occurs in the ascending colon?

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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:

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:

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 does the blockage in the ascending colon feel like?

A member asked:

Can appendicitis form if the ascending colon is on the left side?

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