Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Polyps In The Cecum Be Malignant?
I had colonoscopy Friday morning, March 11. I was told, 4 polyps were snared, 3 of them 3-7 mm being benign in appearance, but one, 35 mm clustered in the cecum appeared to be cancerous. Although I know I must wait for pathology report, what do you think?
posted on
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 17 Apr 2016
Answered on
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Last reviewed on
Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Poly is a abnormal growth of intestinal lining.
It may be benign and malignant.
But confirmation must be done by the pathology and cytology report.
So you must wait for pathology report.
Most commonly it is due to adenocarcinoma in polyp.
So yes it may be chance of malignancy.
It can be removed by endocopy with minimal invasive approch.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern.
Poly is a abnormal growth of intestinal lining.
It may be benign and malignant.
But confirmation must be done by the pathology and cytology report.
So you must wait for pathology report.
Most commonly it is due to adenocarcinoma in polyp.
So yes it may be chance of malignancy.
It can be removed by endocopy with minimal invasive approch.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....