It should be known that there are four very common types of polyps that can be found in a patient’s colon.
These can be detected through routine medical procedures. A polyp is often one of two different shapes. It may actually look like a mushroom in appearance. The other type of polyp may look like a stem of some sort. The term polyp is a benign tumor or a growth that is in the inner surface of a colon. The true cause of a polyp in not known, however the number of polyps are known to increase with age.
These are the 4 main types of polyps and some of the risks that are associated with them. These are the four common types of polyps found in patients.
Types of Colon Polyps
1. Tubular Adenoma or Adenomatous polyp: This is actually a serious type of polyp. This has a high risk of cancer if it grows too be large.
2. Hyperplastic: This is not an uncommon polyp and it is often found in the rectum. It usually holds a low risk of turning cancerous.
3. Inflammatory: This type of polyp usually is found along with ulcerative colitis. It is known as false polyps or pseudopolyps. The risks are low for being cancerous.
4. Villous Adema or Tubulovillous Adema: 15% of polyps that are removed are this type of polyp. The risk is quite high for cancer.
Know Your Risk and Polyp Type Early
If you are interested in learning more about colon polyps and risks, you will find that a consultation on this subject with an experienced hepatologist who specializes in removing and testing polyps regularly. You can contact our hepatology center to learn more about your risks of colon cancer and your preventive options.
