polyps

Sessile serrated polyp of the colon and rectum

What is a sessile serrated polyp? A sessile serrated polyp (SSP) is a non-cancerous growth in the colon. However, it can become cancerous if left untreated or not completely removed. An SSL is a relatively new type of polyp, having only been recognized for the past two decades. Before this, most of these polyps were …
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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. However, it can become cancerous if left untreated or not completely removed. An SSA is a relatively new type of polyp, having only been recognized for the past two decades. Before this, most of these polyps were …
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Polyp

What is a polyp? A polyp is an abnormal growth of cells that sticks out from a surface of a tissue, often into a body cavity or open space.  Common locations for polyps include the colon, stomach, and uterus, although they can develop almost anywhere in the body. Polyp is not a diagnosis Polyp is …
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