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Pediatric Colon Polyps
Colon polyps are small clumps of cells that accumulate in the colon (large intestine). Most colon polyps are benign (noncancerous).
What is Pediatric Colon Polyps?
A colon polyp occurs when a small group of cells accumulate in the colon. In most cases, colon polyps are benign (noncancerous). However, some colon polyps can transform into colon cancer over time. As a general rule of thumb, the larger the colon polyp, the greater the chance that it could develop into colon cancer over time.
What are the different types of Pediatric Colon Polyps?
There are two types of colon polyps:
Neoplastic
These types of colon polyps have a higher likelihood of turning into cancer over time (usually many years).
Non-neoplastic
These types of colon polyps usually do not develop into colon cancer.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Colon Polyps?
Many children with colon polyps never experience any symptoms. When the polyps do cause signs and symptoms, they may include:
- Anemia
- Bleeding from the rectum
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Pain or cramping in the abdomen
- Stool that is red or black in color
What are the causes of Pediatric Colon Polyps?
Certain gene mutations can cause cells to continue to grow and multiply, even when new cells aren’t needed. When this occurs in the colon and rectum, polyps can form.
Pediatric Colon Polyps Doctors and Providers
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Bradley Barth, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Michele Alkalay, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Amal Aqul, MD Pediatric Hepatologist -
Sarah Barlow, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Nandini Channabasappa, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Aakash Goyal, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Bhaskar Gurram, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Lauren Lazar, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Megha Mehta, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Claudia Phen, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Charina Ramirez, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Norberto Rodriguez-Baez, MD Pediatric Hepatologist -
Isabel Rojas Santamaria, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Rinarani Sanghavi, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Mhammad Gaith Semrin, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Luis Sifuentes-Dominguez, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
David Troendle, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Meghana Sathe, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Edaire Cheng, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist -
Phuong Luu, PA-C Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology -
Van Nguyen, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology -
Jennifer Peacock, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology -
Shabina Walji-Virani, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
