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Is A 14 Mm Polyp Found During A Colonoscopy A Symptom Of Cancer?
Question: Yes, if you can. My 70yr old husband had a colonoscopy yesterday.. They found one 14mm polyp. Because he has a serious heart condition it will have to be surgerically removed. Do we have to be worried about cancer. Thank you
Brief Answer:
wait till report of histopathology is available. High degree of suspicion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history about your husband who is 70 years old, had colonoscopy yesterday and found out that he has one 14 mm polyp, also has a serious heart condition and the polyp has to be surgically removed. Wants to know whether to be worried about cancer.
Well, the first important thing to remember about cancer is that the high degree of suspicion should be backed by the histopathology report and other investigations like CT scan findings. Until then the fingers should be crossed.
In your husband's case, there is a high degree of suspicion due to the age factor, that is 70 and the size of the polyp between 10 to 20 mm (14 mm). Hence ruling out the cancer is very important and is possible by a biopsy report alone.
It is always the best policy to wait till the reports are available.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
wait till report of histopathology is available. High degree of suspicion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history about your husband who is 70 years old, had colonoscopy yesterday and found out that he has one 14 mm polyp, also has a serious heart condition and the polyp has to be surgically removed. Wants to know whether to be worried about cancer.
Well, the first important thing to remember about cancer is that the high degree of suspicion should be backed by the histopathology report and other investigations like CT scan findings. Until then the fingers should be crossed.
In your husband's case, there is a high degree of suspicion due to the age factor, that is 70 and the size of the polyp between 10 to 20 mm (14 mm). Hence ruling out the cancer is very important and is possible by a biopsy report alone.
It is always the best policy to wait till the reports are available.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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