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Results 1 - 10 of 388 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. A colorectal polyp is a growth on the lining of the colon or rectum.
  3. ... 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.
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 Inflammation Tumor
  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 ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. ... 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 ( CT ...
  10. Cervical Polyps (Merck & Co., Inc.)  
    Cervical Polyps - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
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