Colon polyps are growths that occur on the inner lining of the large intestine (colon), or the rectum (which comprises the last six inches of the G.I. system before the body expels solid waste).

If polyps were found during your colonoscopy, they were most likely removed. If a polyp was very large, a biopsy or sample ...

Colon polyps are small growths that appear in the lining of the large intestine and protrude into the intestinal canal. Most colorectal cancers start as polyps. However, not all polyps turn into ...

During a colonoscopy, your doctor will insert a lighted tube into the anus, through the rectum, and into the lower large intestine (colon). If your doctor sees a polyp, they may be able to remove ...

Endometrial polyps are small, soft growths on the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Also known as uterine polyps, endometrial polyps can irritate the surrounding tissue and cause spotting or ...

LARGE ulcers of the duodenum are rare. Only -L# 21 cases of duodenal ulcers of 2 cm. or more have been reported in the literature. These so-called giant duodenal ulcers may involve the entire ...