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=Adenomatous polys= | =Adenomatous polys= | ||
Several types of adenomatous polyps are recognized | Several types of adenomatous polyps are recognized: | ||
*Traditional adenomas (have three subtypes): | *Traditional adenomas (have three subtypes): | ||
*#Tubular adenoma - most common, lowest malignant potential. | *#Tubular adenoma - most common, lowest malignant potential. | ||
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*Traditional serrated adenomas - nuclear features of 'traditional adenoma' + serrated architecture. | *Traditional serrated adenomas - nuclear features of 'traditional adenoma' + serrated architecture. | ||
They are all considered pre-malignant, i.e. if you leave 'em in place they often develop into cancer. | Notes: | ||
*They are all considered pre-malignant, i.e. if you leave 'em in place they often develop into cancer. | |||
*If multiple... think about [[familial adenomatous polyposis]] (FAP). | |||
==Management of (intestinal) polyps== | ==Management of (intestinal) polyps== | ||