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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for Polyp
  1. Colonic Polyps (National Library of Medicine)  
    A polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps may turn ...
  2. Colonoscopy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... doctor see problems such as inflamed tissue, ulcers, polyps, and cancer. Colonoscopy checks your entire colon and ... also use these procedures to screen for colon polyps and cancer. Screening is testing for diseases when ...
  3. Cervix Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... widens long before the baby is due. Cervical polyps and cysts - abnormal growths on the cervix
  4. Nose Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that divides the nasal cavity into halves Nasal polyps - soft growths that develop on the lining of ...
  5. Voice Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can also lead to problems such as nodules, polyps, and sores on the vocal cords. Other causes ...
  6. Benign Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in ...
  7. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Having a history of adenomas. Adenomas are colorectal polyps (growths) that look abnormal under a microscope or ... They include: Getting regular colorectal cancer screenings Having polyps removed before they can become cancerous Getting regular ...
  8. Uterine Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... sex. Causes can include hormones, thyroid problems, fibroids, polyps, cancer, infection, or pregnancy. Treatment depends on the ...
  9. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to anemia include: Heavy periods Pregnancy Ulcers Colon polyps or colon cancer Inherited disorders A diet that ...
  10. Biopsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    A biopsy is a procedure that removes cells or tissue from your body. A doctor called a pathologist looks at the cells or tissue under a microscope to check ...
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