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Sessile serrated lesion of the colon and rectum

What is a sessile serrated lesion? A sessile serrated lesion (SSL) is a non-cancerous growth in the colon. SSL is considered a precancerous condition because it can change into a type of colon cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. For this reason, all SSLs should be removed completely. Where are sessile serrated lesions normally found? SSLs …
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Sessile serrated adenoma of the colon and rectum

What is a sessile serrated adenoma? A sessile serrated adenoma (SSA) is a non-cancerous growth in the colon. SSA is considered a precancerous condition because it can change into a type of colon cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. For this reason, all SSAs should be removed completely. Where are sessile serrated adenomas normally found? Sessile …
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