OF all the problems currently facing the surgeon and pathologist, none is more controversial than the pathogenesis and proper treatment of adenomatous polyps of the colon. Until a few years ago ...

An adenomatous polyp, also known as an adenoma, is an abnormal growth of cells that forms on the colon's lining. These polyps ...

In general terms, colorectal polyps that are 10 mm (1 cm) or bigger in diameter are considered to have a higher risk of ...

What Is a Tubular Adenoma? If you’ve ever had a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer, your doctor may have told you that they found polyps. These small clumps of cells that form on your colon ...

Some genetic conditions also raise your chances for polyps and colon cancer, including: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). This can cause hundreds or thousands of polyps to grow when you’re ...

a small clump of cells that forms on the colon’s lining. Polyps are often harmless, but over time, some grow and develop into cancer. Precancerous polyps are called adenomas. The larger the size ...

Sessile polyps are flat growths that develop in the colon or intestines. There are several types of sessile polyps. These include sessile serrated adenomas, villous adenomas, tubular adenomas, and ...

called adenomas, have a small risk of becoming cancerous. It states that doctors will always remove these polyps to reduce this risk. In contrast, hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically ...

Tubular adenomas are small, noncancerous polyps that can form in your colon. Doctors often remove them during a colonoscopy because they can sometimes become cancerous. An adenoma is a type of ...

If these precancerous polyps are left in the colon, they may become cancer over time. Most colon cancers start in polyps called adenomas. During a colonoscopy, your doctor will remove any polyps and ...

Computer-aided detection has a 46% relative increase in adenomas per colonoscopy 4. Computer-aided devices have a 50% better chance of detecting multiple polyps 5. Computer-aided devices are 53% more ...