polyps

Sessile serrated polyp of the colon and rectum

A sessile serrated polyp is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Although these polyps are not cancerous, they are considered precancerous, which means they can turn into cancer over time if not removed. Most sessile serrated polyps are detected during routine colonoscopies and are removed at …
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Sessile serrated adenoma of the colon and rectum

A sessile serrated adenoma is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Although these polyps are not cancerous, they are considered precancerous, which means they can turn into cancer over time if not removed. Most sessile serrated adenomas are detected during routine colonoscopies and are removed at …
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Polyp

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue that sticks out from the surface into a hollow space or body cavity. Polyps can form almost anywhere in the body, but they’re especially common in the colon, stomach, nasal cavity, sinuses (sinonasal area), and uterus. Most polyps are harmless (benign) growths; however, some can be precancerous, …
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