Question 1

what is the difference between a colon polyp and a colon lesion?

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Specific vs general: A colon polyp is a more specific type of a colon lesion. A colon lesion can be any type of colon abnormality including cancer, polyp, ulcer, atrophy, avm, etc.

Question 2

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

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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 3

how quickly can a colon polyp grow?

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Hard to tell: It depends what type of polys we are referring to . There are very aggressive polyps that invariably turn in to cancer unless the whole colon is removed like familial polyposis . There are milder forms like hyperplastic polyps that grow slowly has less chance of transforming in to cancer. The growth potential of the polyps varies based on multiple factors including but not limited genetic, .

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

docs, could a large colon polyp mean colon cancer?

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Not really: Not really the size of the polyp does not determined if it is cancer or not of course large polyp can do more damage and depend on location can cause obstruction
and bleeding the histology of the polyp determined if it is malignant or pre malignant.

Question 9

what sort of disease is a colon polyp?

Accepted Answer

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 10

type of colon polyp that is fast growing?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size and: How fast it is growing.  It could be cancer, so it probably should be removed.  Consult with your GI specialist.

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