“What causes colon polyps?”

It is a non-cancerous growth of the mucosal gland in the mucosal membrane of the colonic lining. They can be anywhere along the lines of the colon. If not removed they have a potential to become cancerous. 95% of all add no carcinoma‘s were originally tubular adenoma‘s, but only 10% of tubular adenoma‘s become cancerous. Therefore your gastroenterologist and or your surgeon will Discuss that with you and the reason in rationale behind why it is reasonable to remove it. Also from a visual standpoint it reminds you of a small mushroom. Stock with a cap. I wish you well, and thank you for your question

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Brent Reinheimer, MD