“I have colon polyps?”

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“I have colon polyps?”

What does this mean? Nonspecific chronic inflammation of mucous membranes, dysplasia of tubular adenomas.

Male | 73 years old

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**Ramanathapur Natesh** Surgeon Joliet, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Ramanathapur Natesh Surgeon Joliet, Illinois

There is difference between hyperplasia and dysplasia! Dysplasia is pre cancerous. Discuss with your gi regarding pathology report.

**Rami Makhoul** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Rami Makhoul Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

These are all benign findings. It is important to continue with colonoscopy surveillance

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Not specific to any known disease process. Tubular adenomas can be precursors to colon cancer, they are more benign than villous adenomas.