What is a sessile serrated polyp? A sessile serrated polyp (SSP) is a non-cancerous growth in the colon. SSP is considered a precancerous condition because it can change into a type of colon cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. For this reason, all SSPs should be removed completely. Where are sessile serrated polyps normally found? SSPs …
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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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A polyp is an abnormal growth of cells that sticks out from the surface of a tissue, often into a body cavity or open space. These growths are commonly found in the colon, stomach, sinonasal cavity, and uterus, although they can develop almost anywhere in the body. Most types of polyps are benign (non-cancerous) growths …
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