Understanding Non-Malignant Sigmoid Polyps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A non-malignant sigmoid polyp is a benign growth on the inner wall of the sigmoid colon (lower large intestine). It is not cancerous nor precancerous.
Key Points
- Usually small, round/oval, few mm to several cm.
- Often asymptomatic; found during colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy screening.
- Large or symptomatic polyps removed via polypectomy during colonoscopy.
- Regular monitoring and removal help prevent colon cancer.
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