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Polyp (medicine) facts for kids

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A polyp is a growth of tissue in areas such as the colon, stomach, nose and ear. It has a stalk which attaches the growth. If it doesn't have a stalk then it is called sessile.

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  • Peutz-Jeghers syndrome polyp

    Micrograph of a Peutz–Jeghers colonic polyp - a type of hamartomatous polyp. H&E stain.

  • Pie chart of colorectal polyp etiologies

    Incidences and malignancy risks of various types of colorectal polyps.

  • Pie chart of relative incidences of gastric polyps

    Relative incidences of gastric polyps.

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