A 51-year-old member asked:
What sort of problem is an adenoma?
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Dr. Frederick Shiehanswered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
Pre-cancer lesion: An adenoma is a lesion that is a precursor to cancer. If left alone, it may progress to a cancerous lesion.
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