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Colon polyps
A condition in which masses (clumps of cells) form on the lining of the colon or rectum.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What is a adenomatous colon polyp.?
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How fast fo colon polyps grow back?
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Does everyone show colon polyps symptoms?
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Are colon polyps considered to be neoplasic?
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Is it common to have colon polyps at age 15?
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Do all colon polyps need removed? If not why?
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Is it common to have colon polyps in your 20's?
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What is the definition or description of: colon polyps?
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What are the chances of repeat colon polyps in 27 yr old?
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I'm caucasian am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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How long does it take for a colon polyp to become cancerous?
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How long a colon polyps take to grow back, after it is removed?
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I'm middle eastern am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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Can you answer, is six colon polyps removed unusual for a 28 year old?
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Do you think I should be worried about having a adenomatous colon polyp?
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How common is finding a sessile colon polyp only 3 years 8 months after last colonoscopy?
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