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  1. What is adenomatous polyp?

    Dr. Dency Chacko

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    9 years exp · India · Doctor of Medicine (MBBS)
    An adenomatous polyp is a type of growth that can occur in the lining of certain organs, such as the colon or rectum. These polyps are typically non-cancerous but have the potential to become cancerous over time. They are often found and removed during routine colonoscopy so as to reduce the risk of progressing to cancer. Regular screenings can help detect and remove these polyps to prevent cancer.See more
    Causes

    Adenomatous polyps can form anywhere in the large intestine. There is no known way to prevent polyps from growing altogether, although some known risk factorsare modifiable … See more

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    Adenomatous Polyp in the Colon: Meaning and …

    • Adenomatous polyps typically do not cause symptoms unless they progress to colon cancer. Even then, there may be no sign of a problem until the malignancy is advanced. This is why colon canc… See more

    Treatment

    When an adenomatous polyp is found, it likely will be removed in order to prevent it from growing and becoming a risk for cancer.Adenomas, or adenomatous polyps, that are no… See more

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    Diagnosis

    Because most colon adenomas are asymptomatic (occurring without symptoms), they are typically diagnosed during a colonoscopy by a specialist known as a gastro… See more

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