A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer.

2023年8月28日 · These small clumps of tissue that show up where they’re not supposed to can be anything from a minor nuisance to a possible sign of cancer. WebMD explains what you need to know about polyps.

2023年7月20日 · Screening finds precancerous growths on the colon wall, called polyps, which the doctor can then remove. They are not cancer, and most of them have not started to change into cancer. If you get them at the precancerous phase, …

2023年11月16日 · What Are the Symptoms, Types, and Treatments for Polyps? Polyps are tissue growths that most often look like small, flat bumps or tiny mushroom-like stalks. They are usually small and less...

2024年5月17日 · Colon polyps are small growths on the lining of your colon or large intestine, part of your digestive tract. Most aren’t harmful. But some can turn into colon cancer...

2023年9月25日 · Colon polyps are growths, like tiny bumps, that form on the inside lining of your colon or rectum. They’re usually harmless, but some types can turn into colon cancer after many years. Healthcare providers remove colon polyps when …

2022年3月3日 · What is a colon polyp? I usually describe it as a little growth that develops in the lining of the large intestine, or colon. Who typically gets colon polyps? Men are more likely to develop colon polyps than women.

2023年7月14日 · Colon polyps are growths that occur on the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and usually protrude into the colon. Polyps form when the genetic material within the cells lining the colon changes and becomes abnormal (mutates).

2024年7月12日 · Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually noncancerous, but certain characteristics can increase the likelihood of a polyp becoming cancerous. The risk of a …

2 天之前 · This tube is also equipped is a snare-like device that can grab and snip off polyps if they are relatively small. 3D rendered illustration of a polyp removal. If the colonoscopy finds one or two small polyps (5 mm in diameter or smaller), you are considered at relatively low risk.