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?

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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

what sort of disease is a colon polyp?

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Colon Polyp: A polyp in the colon is not a disease.  A polyp is a growth on the surface of the lining of the colon.  Some can lead to cancer and some are benign.  They usually do not cause symptoms unless they get big.  They are removed at colonoscopy to make sure they are not pre-cancerous.    You are more likely to get them if you eat fatty foods, smoke, drink alcohol, don't exercise, or obese.

Question 3

do you think i should be concerned about a colon polyp?

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NO: If you remove it and follow your doctor's advice

Question 4

i have a colon polyp that needs to be removed surgically what is the process?

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Surgical removal: During endoscopy most of the polyps could be removed with out surgery through the colonoscope , some times if it is very big, no pedicle , has malignancy , or cancer cells are close to bowel wall , need to resect and reattach  that segment for cure , by open surgery or minimally invasive laporoscopic surgery , speak to your doctor.

Question 5

what is a adenomatous colon polyp.?

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Pre-cancerous: As opposed to a hyperplastic polyp, an adenomatous polyp is the type of growth in your colon that can become cancerous over time.  Variants such as villous or tubulo-villous adenomas may also describe this type of polyp.  If you have these removed at colonoscopy, you will require surveillance on a regular basis.

Question 6

how long does it take for a colon polyp to become cancerous?

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Varies: Some colon polyps are cancer from the start and others are precancerous and if not removed can become malignant. All polyps found at colonoscopy should be removed and you should have reasonable follow up colonoscopies for recurrences of polyps at a reasonable interval.

Question 7

do you think i should be worried about having a adenomatous colon polyp?

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Have it removed...: You should have these removed. If totally removed and no evidence of cancer, no need to further worry about that polyp. Left alone, a percentage could grow into cancer over time, so best to remove. You should then be followed as per your doctor's and acs guidelines.

Question 8

what is the difference between a benign colon polyp and an adenomatous colon polyp?

Accepted Answer

Sort of the same: An adenomatous polyp is not cancer so by definition is "benign" although it harbors the potential of becoming malignant with time. Not all benign polyps are adenomatous.  Some are just plain polyps with little or no malignant potential.  So, adenomatous polyps are benign but not all benign polyps are adenomatous.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

and what is the best treatment for colon polyp?

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Removal: Colon polyps are precancerous...So they must be removed which can be done easily through a procedure called colonoscopy and polypectomy.

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