Published on in “Health & Fitness”, language — English. 3 pages.
A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane commonly
found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus, urinary bladder, uterus etc. although they
may occur elsewhere in the body where mucous membranes exist. Most polyps are benign
or non-cancerous while a few are premalignant. Premalignant polyps can be a trigger
factors for cancer and in general, the larger the polyp, the greater the risk of cancer,
especially with pre-malignant polyps. Most polyps have no symptoms an More
