Colonic Polyps Symptoms, Causes & More
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Colon polyps are abnormal growths on the lining of the colon. They may be flat, raised or on a stalk, and they may be small, large or microscopic. One or multiple colon polyps may be present. Most are harmless, but some may become cancerous as time passes.1‘Colon Polyps: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15370-colon-polyps.
The two general categories of colonic polyps are neoplastic and nonneoplastic. Nonneoplastic polyps are likely to remain benign, while neoplastic polyps are at greater risk of becoming cancerous. The larger the polyp, the more likely it is to become cancerous.2‘Colon Polyps.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 28 Aug. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/symptoms-causes/syc-20352875.,3Polyps of the Colon and Rectum By Minhhuyen Nguyen, et al. ‘Polyps of the Colon and Rectum - Digestive Disorders.’ Merck Manuals Consumer Version, Merck Manuals, www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/tumors-of-the-digestive-system/polyps-of-the-colon-and-rectum.
