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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?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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These polyps: are "incidental" or "random" discoveries the exact reason in unclear however they do not represent the type of polyps that become malignant. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 8/17/2019

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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