In the field of healthcare, we often encounter various technical terms, among which "adenomatous polyp" is a common term. So, what exactly is an adenomatous polyp? What are its characteristics and what needs attention? Today, let's find out together.
First of all, we need to understand what a polyp is. Polyps are fleshy protrusions that grow inside the human body, and they can appear on many parts of the body, including the nose, throat, intestines, etc. Adenomatous polyps, on the other hand, are a special type of polyps that appear mainly in our digestive system.
The main feature of adenomatous polyps is that their cell morphology and structure are very similar to adenomas, hence the name. Adenomas are benign tumors that are formed by the proliferation of glandular cells. Although adenomatous polyps have "adenoma" in their name, they are not the same as adenomas, they are only a description of a pathological morphology and do not represent their nature.
There are various reasons for the formation of adenomatous polyps, which may be related to genetics, environment, lifestyle habits and other factors. Its symptoms are also not obvious, symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in the stool, etc., may occur, but these symptoms can also be manifestations of other diseases, so they need to be determined by a doctor's professional examination.
For adenomatous polyps, it is mainly removed endoscopically or surgically. Since it has the potential to malignant into cancer, it needs to be done as soon as possible once it is detected**. At the same time, for people with a family history of heredity, it is recommended to have regular colonoscopy so that it can be detected and treated in time.
Overall, adenomatous polyps are a disease that requires our attention. Although it has "adenoma" in its name, it is not the same as adenoma, but only a description of a pathological morphology. We need to go through a professional medical examination to determine if it exists and how it is performed**.
The above is some basic knowledge about adenomatous polyps, I hope it can help you better understand this disease. If you have any questions about your health, please feel free to ask me. Remember to subscribe, like, follow and **! Intestinal polyps