Specialty

colon polyps

Doctor:

Octavio Rojas Diaz

Specialty

Gastrosurgeon / Colon Polyps

Address

Av. Coyoacan 715

Cp 03100 Col Del Valle CDMX

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Colon Polyps Treatment in CDMX Mexico

Colon and rectal polyps are glandular growths that protrude into the intestine, and although they are mostly benign and asymptomatic, they can cause painless rectal bleeding. They can be single or multiple, and their incidence increases with age.

Over time, adenomatous polyps can turn into cancer, while other types, such as hyperplastic polyps, usually do not pose a risk.

Adenomatous polyps, in particular, are considered premalignant lesions due to their propensity to develop dysplasia, unlike non-neoplastic polyps.

Polyps larger than one centimeter, with villous components and advanced dysplasia (advanced polyps), have a higher risk of cancer. Its removal can decrease the probability of developing colon cancer.

Additionally, risk factors for polyps include older age and a family history of polyps and colon cancer. Some inherited disorders may also be related to the presence of polyps.

Polyps larger than one centimeter have a higher risk of cancer

Polyps larger than one centimeter have a higher associated cancer risk compared to smaller ones.

Risk factors include advanced age and a family history of polyps and colon cancer.

Additionally, polyps may be related to some hereditary disorders, such as:

Gardner syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndromes
juvenile polyposis
familial adenomatous polyposis
Lynch syndrome (HNPCC)

Although polyps do not usually cause symptoms, they can cause abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, bloody stools, and fatigue associated with anemia.

Tests used to detect polyps include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, and colon enema.

In some cases, the doctor can feel the polyp during the rectal exam, but in general, the physical exam is normal.

Treatment of Colon Polyps in CDMX, Mexico

Treatment

Adenomatous colorectal polyps need to be removed to prevent their transformation into cancer. In most cases, the removal is done during the colonoscopy. A follow-up colonoscopy is recommended every 3 to 5 years to ensure there is no recurrence of polyps. In rare cases, when polyps have a high malignant potential, a colectomy (removal of part of the colon) may be recommended.

Expectations (forecast)

The prognosis for patients with colorectal polyps is excellent, as long as the polyps are removed. If polyps are neglected, they can turn into cancer over time.

complications

Polyps can cause bleeding and, over time, can turn into cancers.

Situations that require medical assistance

It is important to seek medical attention if rectal bleeding occurs.

Prevention of Colon Polyps

The use of colonoscopy and other diagnostic methods have allowed more effective detection, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of colorectal adenomas, bearing in mind that these lesions are potentially malignant.

Colonoscopy allows the biopsy, destruction or removal of adenomas, a treatment that has radically changed the management of these polyps. People over the age of 50 should undergo a colonoscopy, which facilitates early diagnosis and timely treatment.

This can reduce the chances of developing colon cancer or at least help detect it in its early stage, when it is easier to treat. People with a family history of polyps and colon cancer may need the test at an earlier age.