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Results 1 - 10 of 374 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicpolyps.html - Health Topics
  2. Colorectal polyps 
    A colorectal polyp is a growth on the lining of the colon or rectum.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000266.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Endometrial polyps 
    ... womb (uterus). Overgrowth of this lining can create polyps. Polyps are fingerlike growths that attach to the wall ... ball. There may be just one or many polyps.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007636.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cervical polyps 
    Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the lower part of the uterus that connects with the vagina ( cervix ). ... The exact cause of cervical polyps is not known. They may occur with: ... of the female hormone estrogen Chronic inflammation Clogged ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001494.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Polyp biopsy 
    A polyp biopsy is a test that takes a sample of, or removes polyps (abnormal growths) for examination. ... Polyps are growths of tissue that may be attached by a stalk-like structure (a pedicle ). Polyps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003415.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Aural polyps 
    An aural polyp is a growth in the outside (external) ear canal or middle ear. It may be attached to the ... Aural polyps may be caused by: Cholesteatoma Foreign object in the ear Inflammation of the ear canal or middle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001638.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonoscopy.html - Health Topics
  8. Nasal polyps 
    Nasal polyps are soft, sac-like growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. ... Nasal polyps can grow anywhere on the lining of the nose or the sinuses. They often grow where the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001641.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Colonoscopy 
    ... is being pulled back. Tissue samples ( biopsy ) or polyps may be removed using tiny tools inserted through ... in bowel movements, or weight loss Abnormal changes (polyps) found on sigmoidoscopy or x-ray tests ( virtual ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Intestinal Polyps (in Children) (North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition)  
    Colonic Polyps/Children ... Colonic Polyps ... North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition ... Polyps are tissue growths that extend ...
    https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps - External Health Links
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