Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

is a tubulularvillenous colon polyp that is 40mm considered big?  what are the chances it could become malignant if not removed?

Accepted Answer

Should remove: You should get it it removed , 40 mm polyp is pretty big , due  villous component  will have higher incidence of cancer . Please get it removed if possible by endoscopy , speak to your doctor.

Question 3

where is the distal transverse colon? i had a colon polyp removed and that is what the report says as the location that the polyp was found.

Accepted Answer

Under ribs: The transverse colon crosses from the left to right under your ribs(usually).Distal means away from beginning(right lower abdomen). I suspect the polyp was under your left rib cage.The important part is repeat colonoscopy at interval recommended by the GI dr.

Question 4

is a colon polyp more likely to grow fast if it's cancerous? i had a colonoscopy last year with no polyps, had a very large polyp removed  today

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sort ofm: Since you were negative a year ago, you must have bled to warrant re-exam. Rapid growth is a sign of cancer. I note you do not use. 81 mg Aspirin that may inhibit polyp transformation and growth.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

i have a colon polyp that needs to be removed surgically but the doctor's first appointment is not till may.  is this too long to wait?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : While your biopsy result may have been benign, we sometimes find cancers when removing the entire polyp.  If your appt isn't till may, your surgery could be 6-8 weeks away. That is simply too long to wait with this "cloud" of a possible cancer hanging over you. Ask your primary care doctor to contact that surgeon to get an earlier appt. If that's not possible, find another surgeon. Good luck!

Question 8

mild discomfort in the abdomen after having a tranverse colon polyp removed and clamped? is this normal. dr said no mri's for 6 weeks cuz of the clamp

Accepted Answer

Maybe: When was your polyp removed? The polyp removal will not cause pain. The air from the colonoscopy will, but that should resolved within the 6 to 12 hours after the procedure. If your pain worsens, see your doctor or go to the ED. If you have any bleeding - Go to the ED.

Question 9

colon polyp removed from me was deemed to be elastofibroma but mayo clinic wants to run one more test, congo red stain, to rule out possibility of amyloidosis deposites. can the two be mistaken for each other?

Accepted Answer

Polyp (EF) neg. CR S: Elastofibromatous change in Colon is  rare, *Elastosis - increase in Elastic fibres in submucosa.Called *elastofibroma if forms a polyp, commoinly affects Left colon, age usually &gt; 45 yrs.May be asymptomatic or NSpec. GI symptoms 
Elastin stain highlights elastic fibres  On m/e -Grey amorphous  material, occ. Fibrous tissue, inv. submocusa &amp; MM.,mimics Amyloidosis - Congo Red Stain +ve (-ve in EF)

Question 10

had a large colon polyp removed and oral surgeon found radiopaque lesions in parotid glands.  related?

Accepted Answer

No: Colon polyps are mucosal tissue overgrowth which are not radio graphically sensitive. On the other hand, radioopaque lesions in salivary glands are soft tissue calcification which could be secondary to salivary duct calcification to chronic gland infection. Both are not related.

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

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Is a tubulularvillenous colon polyp that is 40mm considered big? what are the chances it could become malignant if not removed?

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Where is the distal transverse colon? i had a colon polyp removed and that is what the report says as the location that the polyp was found.

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Is a colon polyp more likely to grow fast if it's cancerous? i had a colonoscopy last year with no polyps, had a very large polyp removed today

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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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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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I have a colon polyp that needs to be removed surgically but the doctor's first appointment is not till may. is this too long to wait?

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Mild discomfort in the abdomen after having a tranverse colon polyp removed and clamped? is this normal. dr said no mri's for 6 weeks cuz of the clamp

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Colon polyp removed from me was deemed to be elastofibroma but mayo clinic wants to run one more test, congo red stain, to rule out possibility of amyloidosis deposites. can the two be mistaken for each other?

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Had a large colon polyp removed and oral surgeon found radiopaque lesions in parotid glands. related?

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