I had a symptom of colon cancer and family history, so I got a colonoscopy. It was expensive, and insurance was a nightmare, ...

You’re young. You’re healthy. We’re not worried about cancer.” Those words echoed in doctor’s offices 2,500 miles apart.

Background Complications of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large colorectal polyps remain a concern. Objective We aimed to compare safety and efficacy of cold EMR (without electrocautery) to ...

A sessile polyp refers to a type of polyp that has a flat shape, making it harder to see in the tissue lining of certain organs, like the colon. It can go unnoticed for years and is considered ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Accelerated aging is associated with increased odds of harboring preneoplastic polyps (PNP) in the colon, according to a study published online Dec. 10 ...

A sessile polyp is a flat, abnormal growth of tissue on the lining of the large intestine, including the largest part called the colon. Most sessile polyps are benign (non-cancerous) and unlikely to ...

An analysis of data based on 7782 polyps ≤ 5 mm from 11 studies found specificity values of 0.62 (95% CI, 0.52-0.71) and 0.85 (95% CI, 0.75-0.92) for the proximal and distal regions of the colon ...

Types of colon polyps There are the three types of polyps: Adenomatous polyps: These are the most common type and the most likely to become cancer. They may be described as tubular, villous, or ...

Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for detection of colorectal cancer and its precursors. Existing examination methods are, however, hampered by high overall miss-rate, and many abnormalities ...

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 ...

Colon or rectal polyps A polyp is a projection (growth) from the inner lining into the lumen (hollow center) of the colon or rectum. Colon and rectal polyps are common. Most polyps are benign ...