{"id":5794,"date":"2016-07-21T09:50:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T09:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proctoclinic.gr\/polypodes-paxeos-enterou\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T12:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T12:38:03","slug":"colon-polyps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/proctoclinic.gr\/en\/colon-polyps\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon polyps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colon polyps<\/h1>
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A colonic polyp (POL-ip) is any mass of abnormal tissue that protrudes or appears outward or upward from the surface of the colon or rectum, growing from a broad base (sessile) or from a pedunculus (pedunculus). Early detection and removal of polyps prevents colon and rectal cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Early detection of polyps can reduce the risk of cancer by 90%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polyps are one of the most common conditions affecting the colon and rectum, occurring in 15-20% of the adult population. Although most polyps are benign, the association between certain polyps and cancer has been confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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How dangerous are polyps?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most polyps are not dangerous as they are benign, which means they are not cancer. However, over time, some types of polyps can turn into cancer<\/strong>. Usually, polyps that are smaller than a pea are not dangerous. Larger polyps<\/strong>, however, may one day become cancer or may already be cancer<\/strong>. To be on the safe side, doctors remove all polyps and examine them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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