Tubulovillous adenoma is a colon polyp- small, benign adenoma of the colon mucosa, which is a complex of tubular polyps and villous polyps. Although they are benign, they stand higher risks of developing colon cancer in case they are left untreated. This can be avoided through early detection and elimination.
The symptoms may not appear at all in these polyps. Should some signs occur to which you may be drawn:
Though the causes of it are not known, several factors may predispose individuals to the development of tubulovillous adenomas:
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About 1-2 percent of timely colonoscopy examinations are composed of tubulovillous adenoma.
Yes. They are especially more exposed to develop colorectal cancer in case they turn bigger or when they show high-grade dysplasia. This risk is to a great extent reduced by timely identification and elimination.
Repeat colonoscopy is then performed on majority of the colonoscopy patients after 3-5 years depending on the size, number, and pathological results of the polyp.
The food that is high in fiber and the intake of red meat and saturated fats should be low in order to decrease the risk of you getting more polyps.
In the event of a good family history of colon cancer or polyps, genetic counseling and testing may be employed to predict inherited syndromes and utilize this information in nursing in the formation of your screening plan.
The cells of a polyp which are very abnormal when taken under a microscope and which have a high likelihood of transforming into a cancer are referred to as high-grade dysplasia.
No. We subject you to mild sedation and state of the art endoscopy just in order that you feel relaxed and at ease with the procedure.
Yes. Most of the patients are able to resume normal functions within 24 hours as soon as you stop to be sedated and feel ready.
Insurance plans are available in which a referral is necessary. Our team will help you to determine your cover and make the corresponding approvals.
Our gastroenterologists are board certified and they use the state of the art technology in the detection and safe removal of polyps. We have lost our impartial veil, we have lost our hard professionalism, we have kept our native information and our warm humanity.
