What is a pre malignant polyp?

The precancerous polyp which can turn into a cancer is called an adenoma. The two most common types of colorectal polyps are hyperplastic polyps and adenomas. Usually, the larger the size of the adenoma, the greater the chance that there may be cancer or pre-cancerous cells present in the polyp.

How serious is a cancerous polyp?

A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer, which may be fatal when found in its later stages.

Is an adenomatous polyp cancer?

What does it mean if I have an adenoma (adenomatous polyp), such as a sessile serrated adenoma or traditional serrated adenoma? These types of polyps are not cancer, but they are pre-cancerous (meaning that they can turn into cancers).

What is the treatment for a malignant colon polyp?

Although malignant sessile colon polyps usually require colectomy for proper treatment, the vast majority of malignant pedunculated polyps can be removed colonoscopically for cure.

Which is the most common malignant polyp in the body?

First and foremost, it is important to remember that this is a cancer and it should be staged appropriately. The most common malignant polyps contain cancer cell type called adenocarcinoma. The work-up for these includes computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis along with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level.

What are the options for malignant colorectal polyp?

Options at this point become: 1 Observation with ongoing surveillance 2 Repeat local excision 3 Formal oncologic resection (colectomy or proctectomy with lymphadenectomy)

When to perform Eus on a malignant polyp?

Preferably this is done within the first 2 weeks when the scar is still visible. If the malignant polyp is within the rectum, local staging is also indicated. This is performed utilizing an endorectal ultrasound (EUS) or rectal protocol magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Figure 1.

What are the Haggitt levels for colorectal polyps?

1 Haggitt levels 1-3 or Sm level 1 2 Well-differentiated histology 3 No lymphovascular invasion 4 Single resection (non-piecemeal) with a negative margin More