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I had a colonoscopy 8 weeks ago they found a 15 mm pendulated polyp it was removed and tested it came back showing changes is benign is this ok?

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Dr. Robert Bates jr. answered

Specializes in Critical Care

Benign: Should be no problem but continue to follow up with your provider since you are under 50.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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