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Can polyps fall off by themselves?
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No: They need to be removed endoscopically.
Answered 11/12/2017
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Sometimes yes!: On rare occasions, certain types of polyps will fall off by themselves- it's called autoamputation. This is more common with a type of polyp called juvenile polyp. However, most polyps need to be removed by endoscopists.
Answered 9/21/2019
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