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Is it possible that dr usually tell if polyps are cancerous by viewing?
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No: To diagnose cancer in a polyp or any other tissue it is necessary to submit the tissue to a pathologist for microscopic examination. It is possible to diagnose some cancers by looking at the tissue, but it is not recommended to rely on gross examination.
Answered 10/11/2018
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