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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?
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Typically: It depends on type of polyp found/ removed and why scoped. Consider full colonoscopy if there was one, there could be more. Typically a colonoscopy every 5 yrs is indicated with a family history of colon cancer or a personal hx of polyp or cancer (at a minimum). Consult a GI specialist for further management.
Answered 6/10/2014
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