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polyp /pol·yp/ (pol´ip) any growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane. adenomatous polyp a benign neoplastic growth with variable malignant potential, representing proliferation of epithelial tissue in the lumen of the sigmoid colon, rectum, or stomach. juvenile polyps small, benign hemispheric hamartomas of the large intestine occurring sporadically in children. retention polyps juvenile p's.
adenomatous polyp Etymology: Gk, aden, gland, oma, tumor, polys, many, pous, foot a tumor that develops in glandular tissue or epithelium. It is characterized by benign neoplastic changes in epithelium. adenomatous polyp GI disease A premalignant glandular tumor arising in the GI tract mucosa, which is more common in older persons Management Polypectomy, followup every 3 yrs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But in some people, the doctor first finds a kind of benign
tumor called an adenomatous polyp. Colonoscopy
is considered the gold standard for CRC screening as it is the only
screening method that allows the physician to inspect the entire colon
and remove adenomatous polyps, the non-cancerous growths that have the
potential to develop into colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy
is considered the gold standard for CRC screening as it is the only
screening method that allows the physician to inspect the entire colon
and remove adenomatous polyps, the non-cancerous growths that have the
potential to develop into colorectal cancer. |
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