What is hyperplastic polyps?
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Healthwise answered:Hyperplastic polyps are a type of noncancerous (benign) growths found in the colon. They are usually small and make up about 10 to 30 percent of all colorectal polyps. Hyperplastic polyps:
- Usually are less than10 mm (0.4 in.)in size.
- Increase in number as a person ages.
- Do not develop into cancer.
Hyperplastic polyps looks similar to small precancerous (adenomatous) polyps. If there is a question about whether a polyp is adenomatous, your doctor may take a tissue sample (biopsy).
Hyperplastic polyps are a type of noncancerous (benign) growths found in the colon. They are usually small and make up about 10 to 30 percent of all colorectal polyps. Hyperplastic polyps: Usually are less than10 mm (0.4 in.)in size. Increase in... More
