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Malignant Polyps in the Colon
Malignant Polyp in the Colon
Adenomatous polyps transform into cancer, but the polyp-cancer sequence may take many years, probably at least 10 years. A polyp large than 2 cm in diameter have a great risk of being malignant. This polyp about that size had a small adenocarcinoma in it.
Polypectomi
The polyp is snared by a polypectomy snare
The polyp removed
The polyp is removed, leaving a little scar in the colon mucosa. A "microscopic" adenocarcinoma like this is radically treated by polypectomi and need just follow up with colonoscopies.
Some excellent books about colorectal cancer - If Yoy want to know more:
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