Question 1

is an advanced adenomas villious semi sessile 14 mm polyp in rectum another way of saying its cancer in situ?

Accepted Answer

No: Villous adenomas are benign. They are considered pre-malignant, but not cancer. In-situ is the earliest stage of cancer, Stage 0. The two are definitely different.

Question 2

i am a 46 yr old female, 16mm sessile semi-flat adenomatous polyp found in colonoscopy that was otherwise normal, resected and removed during the procedure. recommended follow up colonoscopy in 3 years, is this soon enough? risk? no family history?

Accepted Answer

: I would discuss your detailed FH of GI cancer with Dr. And move to an eating plan likely to decrease risk of cancer such as DASH.

Question 3

can polyps fall off by themselves?

Accepted Answer

No: They need to be removed endoscopically.

Question 4

icervical polyp recovery time- what is it?

Accepted Answer

5-7 days: is considered normal unless multiple polyps or excessive bleeding are noted.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: polyp?

Accepted Answer

Bump that sticks out: A polyp may occur anyplace on the body, but is most commonly seen in the colon when a colonscopy exam is done.    It is a bump  or protrusion from the lining of the  GI tract and  colon, which can can be benign or turn into a malignant tumor.

Question 6

what is galbladder polyp?

Accepted Answer

A POLYP: Is a benign growth inside the gallbladder.

Question 7

what is a gingival polyp?

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Gingival polyp: is a growth that extends from a gingival mucous caused by minor trauma or irritation. The treatment is removal of the irritant and excision. See your dentist for consultation, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

polyp removal recommended. risks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Risks of colonoscopies polypectomy includes bleeding and perforation.  Both rare.

Question 9

are gallbladder polyps dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder polyps:  Sometimes. Sometimes larger polyps can become malignant.

Question 10

can a polyp burst and be expelled?

Accepted Answer

No: A polyp may rarely atrophy and fall off and expelled.

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