Colon polyp

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

See for

colon growth, familial adenomatous polyposis, FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis)

Broader Terms

colon neoplasm

Related Terms

adenomatous polyp, preneoplastic state

Scope Note

adenomatous colon polyps are considered to be precursor lesions of colon cancer.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• When a colon polyp is found and removed on colonoscopy, when should the next colonoscopy be done?[No authors listed]PMID: 15818769 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Display Summary Brief Citation MEDLINE XML UI List LinkOut ASN.
• ) A colon polyp is a protuberance from the colon lining into the lumen-- kind of like stalactites in a tunnel.
• A colon polyp is a growth on the inside wall of the colon and though most of these growths don't turn into cancer, some do if they grow.
• com/John_Woltjen Introduction A colon polyp is a lump in the colon.
• Previous Issue Tell A Friend Unsubscribe Feedback Text Only 1000 What is a colon polyp? A colon polyp is a benign tumor or growth which arises on the inner surface of the colon.

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