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My mom has 6mm uterine polyp and little spotting. gyn report says that 90% the polyp is benign but need to wait for results. is this true. age 56 yrd?

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Dr. Cindy Hartley answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Most polyps are benign but definitive results require final pathology testing.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

My mom has 6mm uterine polyp and little spotting. gyn report says that 90% the polyp is benign but need to wait for results. is this true. age 56 yrd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cindy Hartley answered

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