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What Is Polyps And Is This Cancerous?
I have been for a smear test today and the nurse found a polyp/s I can't even remember much of what she said as I am very scared of surgery and as soon as she said I'd have it removed I nearly had a panic attack of which I started suffering from 4 years ago when I had to have surgery for a different matter. My doctor is on holiday so I was unable to get reassurance from him so really I would just like to know the ins and outs of what happens at the time of removal and also if it is found to be cancerous. Thankyou.
Tue, 14 Apr 2015
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Polyps are out poaching of mucosa.
It is seen commonly in intestine, vagina, esophagus etc.
They are mostly benign in nature.
But sometimes can be malignant in later part of life.
So better to remove it surgically,and get done histopathological examination to rule out malignant polyp.
No need to worry for surgery as it is simple, day care surgery. Surgical risk is minimal.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Polyps are out poaching of mucosa.
It is seen commonly in intestine, vagina, esophagus etc.
They are mostly benign in nature.
But sometimes can be malignant in later part of life.
So better to remove it surgically,and get done histopathological examination to rule out malignant polyp.
No need to worry for surgery as it is simple, day care surgery. Surgical risk is minimal.
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