It also matters if there is a single polyp or multiple polyps. Patients with multiple polyps—even if they are not malignant when examined under the microscope—are more likely to develop additional polyps in the future that may become malignant. Concern about this increasing malignant potential be...
Colon polyps are small lumps of fleshy tissue that form on the lining of the colon. Although having colon polyps is very common...
One of my friends recently had some colon polyps removed. She absolutely hated the whole experience. They make you clear out your digestive system before they actually go in to do anything, which means laxatives for a day beforehand and nothing to eat. ...
Skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma may rarely mimic skin tags, as described above. What is the prognosis for skin tags? The long-term results after the destruction of the individual skin tag are excellent. However, it should be understood ...
@SimpleByte one cause is believed to be heredity. A sedentary lifestyle, a high fat diet, and being overweight may also contribute to the development of colon polyps. For tubulovillous adenomas, another possible factor is age. This type of adenoma develops more frequently in patients between ...
In the case of sessile polyps in locations like the colon, an endoscopic procedure is needed to see and sample the growths. In these procedures, a camera is introduced into the body along with tools that can be used to take biopsy samples or remove the polyp altogether. The camera also ...
It seems like the sessile polyp is not a type of malignant polyp, at least not usually. That's a good thing, since it is not easy to locate on the body. However, I would still be worried about any sort of polyp if I had one, and probably want it removed even if it was benign...
@SimpleByte one cause is believed to be heredity. A sedentary lifestyle, a high fat diet, and being overweight may also contribute to the development of colon polyps. For tubulovillous adenomas, another possible factor is age. This type of adenoma develops more frequently in patients between ...
I have had both a sigmoidoscopy and a colonoscopy done. When I had the colonoscopy done, they found some colon polyps they removed. These were sent to the lab to see if they were malignant or not. Thankfully, the polyps were benign, and I was encouraged to add more fiber to my diet...
In the case of sessile polyps in locations like the colon, an endoscopic procedure is needed to see and sample the growths. In these procedures, a camera is introduced into the body along with tools that can be used to take biopsy samples or remove the polyp altogether. The camera also ...