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Q:
My father and I both found some polyps in the intestines during the physical examination. I am usually in good health and have no discomfort in my stomach, but the doctor recommended removing them. Excuse me, health care gentleman, is there a great risk of malignant transformation of intestinal polyps?
The risk of malignant transformation of colorectal polyps is closely related to the type and size of polyps.
Colorectal polyps generally fall into two categories:
One type is adenomatous polyps, which may become cancerous;
There is another type of non-adenomatous polyps, which has a very low probability of malignant transformation.
In addition, the larger the polyp, the greater the chance of cancer. Polyps larger than 2 cm in diameter are at increased risk; if colonoscopy reveals polyps larger than 5 cm, immediate excision is required.
There is also a familial adenomatous polyposis disease of particular note..
If the family history can be traced, it may be found that there are intestinal polyps and even colorectal cancer patients in the family, such as grandparents, parents, siblings, etc.
Moreover, polyps may be present from a young age, and the number of polyps increases with age. This type of polyps has the greatest risk of malignant transformation, and should be detected and treated as soon as possible.
The colorectal polyps have been removed, and regular check-ups are required. If there is a change in bowel habits during this period, such as increased frequency, diarrhea, or mucous stool, etc., you should also seek medical attention in time, and do not simply explain it as just intestinal discomfort.
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