Natural history and current management of colorectal polyps Journal Article


Authors: Hornsby-Lewis, L.; Winawer, S. J.
Article Title: Natural history and current management of colorectal polyps
Abstract: There are numerous histological types of colon polyps. The neoplastic polyp, the precursor to colon cancer, is called an adenoma. Adenomas vary in frequency throughout the world and are particularly prevalent in Western countries. The belief that after several years of development some adenomas will become cancers is termed the adenoma-carcinoma sequence. These adenomas occur in both males and females and their incidence increases with age. While small polyps were once considered unimportant, it is now recognized that adenomas may be small. The clinical importance of other small polyps, most often hyperplastic polyps, is still being investigated. When adenomas are found in the colon a full colonoscopy with removal of all polyps and review of their pathology should be performed.
Keywords: survival rate; mortality; review; pathology; colorectal neoplasms; adenoma; colorectal tumor; colon polyp; colonic polyps; human
Journal Title: Oncology (Norwalk)
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0890-9091
Publisher: C M P Medica LLC * The Oncology Group  
Date Published: 1990-04-01
Start Page: 139
End Page: 144; discussion 144, 147-148
Language: English
PUBMED: 2143924
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 27 January 2020 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Sidney J Winawer
    276 Winawer