A member asked:

Had colon sscope done 2 polyps removed. how long does it takes to know results from pathologist?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Usually fast: Normally less than a week. It may depend on where you live and if the specimen had to be sent out. After a week call your doctor if you are worried and have not heard.

Answered 3/26/2013

5.5k views

Thank

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Usually : 24-72 hours. If you haven't heard from your colonoscopy doctor after 3 days call them.

Answered 11/3/2012

5.5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Had colon sscope done 2 polyps removed. how long does it takes to know results from pathologist?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I had a polyp removed from my sigmoid at age 20 and it was benign. No direct family history of colon cancer. What tests should be done ongoing?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

39 y/o F. History of non cancerous polyps in family. Colonoscopy dr removed two sessile polyps. 1)3cm non bleeding in proximal transverse colon. 2)6mm sessile non bleeding in descending colon.Dr said doesnt look suspicious. Sent to pathology. Worry?

A member asked:

I got a colonoscopy done and the report says "Adenomatous polyp, polyp removed, with high grade dysplasia". polyp was 26mm. No history of colon cancer. What does this mean? What kind of questions/tests should I ask when I meet my gastroenterologist?

A member asked:

46,healthy male,5 ft 8,136 lbs, healthy diet and exercise.Colonoscopy was done as I am older than 45. Results: A single 4 mm,sessile polyp in proximal descending colon. Resection and removal were complete.Worried that polyp could be cancer. Comments?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I am a 38 yrs old man with two polyps removed from colon ceccum and a few observed in stomach. Is this something dangerous for my life?

I have recurring precancerous polyps in my colon that are removed every two years. Is there anyway to stop this? Would radiation help in this stage?

What is the cause for colon polyps? I went in for my five year colonoscopy and they removed three. Five years ago, they removed two. These are benign

How long a colon polyps take to grow back, after it is removed?

I am 23 and have had 5 polyps removed from colon. The two that stick out are one juvinile retention polyp & one elastofibroma polyp which the doctors say is odd. Why do these types of polyps appear? Reactive or underlining condition? Or just random?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?