What is a traditional serrated adenoma? Traditional serrated adenoma (TSA) is a precancerous growth and a type of polyp found in the colon and rectum. Is traditional serrated adenoma cancer? No. TSA is not cancer. However, it is considered a precancerous growth because over time it can turn into a type of colon cancer called …
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What is a fundic gland polyp? A fundic gland polyp is a non-cancerous growth that develops from the cells lining the inside of the stomach. It is the most common type of polyp in the stomach. Where in the stomach do fundic gland polyps start? The stomach is divided into four parts: cardia, fundus, body, …
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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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What is an inflammatory polyp in the stomach? An inflammatory polyp is a non-cancerous growth that develops from the tissue that lines the inside of the stomach. Another name for this growth is a hyperplastic polyp. What causes an inflammatory polyp? Most inflammatory polyps in the stomach are associated with a condition called chronic gastritis …
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What is a hyperplastic polyp? A hyperplastic polyp is a non-cancerous growth that can be found anywhere in the colon or rectum. It starts from glands on the inside surface of the colon and rectum. It is called a polyp because it usually sticks out from the surface of the tissue. Where are hyperplastic polyps …
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What is a tubular adenoma? A tubular adenoma (TA) is a noncancerous type of polyp that can develop anywhere in the colon and rectum. It develops from the cells that cover the inside surface of these tissues. If left untreated, all tubular adenomas are associated with an increased risk of developing a type of colon …
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What is an endometrial polyp? An endometrial polyp is a non-cancerous growth found on the inside of the uterus. The polyp sticks out from the thin layer of tissue on the inside uterus called the endometrium. The polyp is made up of an increased number of otherwise normal-appearing endometrial glands and stroma. What causes an …
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What is an endocervical polyp? An endocervical polyp is a non-cancerous growth in the cervix. It is made up of endocervical glands and stroma. This type of growth is called a polyp because it sticks out from the inner surface of the endocervical canal. What are common symptoms of an endocervical polyp? Symptoms of an …
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What is a hyperplastic polyp in the stomach? A hyperplastic polyp is a non-cancerous growth that develops from the tissue that lines the inside of the stomach. Another name for this growth is an inflammatory polyp. What causes a hyperplastic polyp in the stomach? Most hyperplastic polyps in the stomach are associated with a condition …
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What is a villous adenoma? A villous adenoma is a noncancerous type of polyp that can develop anywhere in the colon and rectum. It develops from the cells that cover the inside surface of these tissues. If left untreated, all villous adenomas are associated with an increased risk of developing a type of colon cancer …
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