Question 1

when are the colon polyps considered dangerous? what can be done in treating a large polyp, just surgery?

Accepted Answer

Colon polyps: Can be cancerous or precancerous. They can be removed colonoscopically or surgically. Talk with a GI endowcopist about your options.

Question 2

what are colon polyps?

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Abnormal gowths : Neoplasia is a general term to describe abnormal growth pattern, cancer-like, unregulated by normal bodily control systems. Some colon polyps are destined to become cancerous, some are not, so all polyps are usually removed when they are found so we can distinguish the difference under the microscope, not by appearance which can fool you.

Question 3

are colon polyps considered to be neoplasic?

Accepted Answer

Some yes, some no: Neoplasia is a general term to describe abnormal growth pattern, cancer-like, unregulated by normal bodily control systems. Some polyps are destined to become cancerous, some are not, so all polyps are usually removed when they are found so we can distinguish the difference under the microscope, not by appearance which can fool you. Not an area to make a mistake, i assure you.

Question 4

can colon polyps rupture?

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Not typically: Polyps are solid masses of tissue.  Usually when we speak of a body part rupturing, it is a hollow structure like an aneurysm, a cyst.

Question 5

are colon polyps cancerous?

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Some: There are different types of colon polyps.  Some will not turn into cancer.  But many (adenomatous polyps in particular) have a high likelihood of turning into cancer if not removed.  We think that most colon cancers start as polyps. That is why we recommend colonoscopy at age 50. If you have a precancerous polyp, it can be removed before you get cancer.

Question 6

are small sessile colon polyps usually cancerous?

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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 7

what can be used by doctors to remove colon polyps?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: At colonoscopy several types of tools are used through the scope to 'bite off' or 'lassoo' and remove the polyps.

Question 8

colon polyps sent for a biopsy. how long till i know?

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Few days: Days to get results. Once the lab gets the specimen, the polyp has to be processed the next day the polyp is cut very thin, and stained and put on a slide.

Question 9

i'm european am i more susceptible to getting colon polyps?

Accepted Answer

Polyps: Race is not a significant risk factor.

Question 10

what happens if colon polyps are removed will they come back?

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Yes: they can come back. it depends on the type of polyp, size, genetics, if it was removed completely or in part. patients that have polyps are predisposed to get new ones, particularly if these are "adenomas". depending on these factors, your gastro doctor will determine how soon you would need a repeat exam.

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