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Pediatric colon polyps (pol·yps) are small clumps of cells that accumulate in the colon (large intestine). Most colon polyps are benign (non-cancerous).
214-456-8000
Fax: 214-456-1206
469-497-2505
F: 469-497-2511
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
A colon polyp occurs when a small group of cells accumulate in the colon. In most cases, colon polyps are benign (non-cancerous).
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.
There are two types of colon polyps:
Many children with colon polyps never experience any symptoms.
When the polyps do cause signs and symptoms, they may include:
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.