The topic Polyps of Large Intestine you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Colon Polyps.

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• Colon Polyps are extra cells that clump and grow on the lining of the colon or rectum. It is a benign condition that occurs due to abnormal cell growth within the colon tissue
• The clumps present in Colon Polyps are normally harmless, but some types have the ability to develop into colon cancer (which can even be fatal depending on the stage at which it is detected)
• There are multiple types of Colon Polyps, namely:
  • Hyperplastic Polyp of Colon: These are benign polyps with no potential to turn into malignancy
  • Inflammatory Polyp of Colon: Such polyps are associated with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This type also does not have the potential to turn malignant
  • Adenomatous Colon Polyp: There are 3 types of Adenomatous Colon Polyps and these are premalignant, meaning that they may turn into colon cancer with time. The 3 types include tubular adenoma, tubulovillous adenoma, and villous adenoma
  • Serrated Colon Polyp: These are also known as sessile serrated adenomas. They commonly occur in the right side of the colon. These polyps are also considered premalignant, meaning that they may turn into colon cancer during the course of time
• There is a higher risk for Colon Polyps developing in individuals who are 50 years or older, have a family history of colon cancer, are overweight, or are smokers
• Colon Polyps usually lack any symptoms; therefore, regular colon screening is required in order to detect them. If symptoms are present, they may include rectal bleeding, iron deficiency, vomiting, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea
• A possible complication of the adenomatous and serrated types of Colon Polyp is the development of cancer, if not attended to in a timely fashion
• The treatment of choice to address these Colon Polyps is their surgical removal. When the polyps are completely removed, there is no risk of cancer development from them
• The prognosis for all types of Colon Polyp is excellent, if they are detected and treated early

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