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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for colon polyps
  1. Colonoscopy 
    Garber JJ, Chung DC, eds. Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Colorectal polyps 
    ... is a growth on the lining of the colon or rectum. ... cm. Risk factors include: Age Family history of colon cancer or polyps A type of polyp called villous adenoma A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000266.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cologuard 
    ... that you do not have: Personal history of colon polyps and colon cancer Family history of colon cancer ... results are abnormal, but you do NOT have colon cancer or pre-malignant polyps) False-negatives (your test is normal, even when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome 
    ... of the colon called a colonoscopy will show colon polyps. The small intestine is evaluated in two ways. ... Garber JJ, Chung DC. Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes. In: ... and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease . 11th ed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000244.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Flushable reagent stool blood test 
    ... that may result in blood loss Colon cancer Colon polyps Enlarged veins, called varices, in the walls of ... Garber JJ, Chung DC. Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes. In: ... and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 11th ed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007007.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Understanding your colorectal cancer risk 
    ... risk increases after age 45 You have had colon polyps or colorectal cancer You have inflammatory bowel disease ( ... Itzkowitz SH, Potack J. Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes. In: ... and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease . 11th ed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000832.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Stool guaiac test 
    ... tract, including: Colon cancer or other gastrointestinal tumors Colon polyps Bleeding veins in the esophagus or stomach ( esophageal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Acromegaly 
    ... Other symptoms that may occur with this disease: Colon polyps Excess hair growth in females ( hirsutism ) High blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000321.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Colon cancer screening 
    Garber JJ, Chung DC. Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 11th ed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Virtual colonoscopy 
    ... done for the following reasons: Follow-up on colon cancer or polyps Abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, or weight ... Garber JJ, Chung DC. Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes. In: ... and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease . 11th ed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007253.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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