Colon polyps are growths that occur on the inner ... the G.I. system before the body expels solid waste). Polyps vary in size and shape, ranging from small, flat bumps to larger, mushroom-shaped ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD An adenomatous polyp, also known as an adenoma, is an abnormal growth of cells that forms ...

If the doctor finds polyps in the colon, a surgeon will remove them and ... a doctor will determine the stage of the cancer based on the size and extent of the tumor and the spread to nearby ...

The risk for colorectal cancer was associated with the frequency of colorectal polyp diagnoses in relatives in a study based ...

You may need to avoid certain medicines, such as blood thinners, for a day or two if your doctor did a biopsy or removed any polyps. Bleeding and puncture of the colon are rare but possible ...

Finding and removing colon polyps may help prevent colon cancer. In addition, colon cancer screening may help find cancer early, making a cure more likely. Your gastroenterologist will ...

Study reveals a higher frequency of polyp diagnoses in relatives increases the risk of colorectal cancer, especially ...

Background and aims: Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are associated with a higher risk of colon cancer ... to colorectal adenomatous polyps. Results: The prevalence of NAFLD was 41.5 ...

People with first-degree relatives who were repeatedly diagnosed with colorectal polyps appeared at increased risk for ...