Are colonic polyps common in children?

Yes/No: Adenomas which are dysplatic polyps that increase the risk for colorectal cancer are not commonly found in children. However wit peutz-jeghers syndrome and juvenile polyposis, children may have colon polyps with cancer risks. Isolated juvenile polyps (hamartomas) of the colon are common (occurring in 1 to 2 percent of children), usually solitary, and are no risk for cancer.

Not common but occur: Colon polyps are not common in children but do occur on occasion. These polyps are generally juvenile type polyps which are not generally malignant or pre-malignant. They frequently present with bleeding or obstructive type symptoms and can generally be removed during colonoscopy. Rarely, especially with familial polyposis syndromes, precancerous polyps can occur in children.