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Hi doctors! i'm due for my colonoscopy. if the doctor were to find polyps and they are removed and biopsied and found to be god forbid not benign, what are the next steps? i thought that polyps can be treated or cauterized during the colonoscopy

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abnormal colonoscop: That really depends on the actual findings. You may require further assessment to see if there is spread. Further treatment plans would be made depending on the findings.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 8/9/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doctors! i'm due for my colonoscopy. if the doctor were to find polyps and they are removed and biopsied and found to be god forbid not benign, what are the next steps? i thought that polyps can be treated or cauterized during the colonoscopy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh agreed

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