Colonic Polyps Flashcards
1
Q
ESSENCE
A
Abnormal growth of tissue from colonic mucosa
2
Q
What syndromes can be part of
A
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- Juvenile polyposis syndrome
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
- Gardner syndrome
3
Q
AETIOLOGY
Risk factors
A
- Smoking
- Obesity
- High fat diet
- Red meat
4
Q
CLINICAL FEATURES
A
- Most often asymptomatic
- Maybe rectal bleeding
- Maybe change in stool caliber
