A client has undergone a screening colonoscopy. The doctor removed several polyps that were sent to pathology and identified as benign. Name possible reason of a polyp.

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Bradley Sawyer

Biology

8 August, 13:23

A client has undergone a screening colonoscopy. The doctor removed several polyps that were sent to pathology and identified as benign. Name possible reason of a polyp.

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Reyna Zuniga · Answer 1

A polyp is a small clump of cells that form in the colon. Most of the time they are harmless but they could develop to be colon cancer which is the reason the polyp needed to be removed.

Dane Wolfe · Answer 2

Polyps are small growths that can are most commonly found along the inner ... Although it's not certain what exactly causes polyps, there are a few factors that are ... The surest way to detect polyp growths in your colon are through screenings, ... When you undergo a colonoscopy, your doctor will review the results with you