| Term | Definition |
|---|
| hyperplastic polyp | the most common nonneoplastic polyps in the colon. No further workup is needed |
| hamartomatous polyp | includes juvenile polyps and Peutz Jeghers polyp. |
| Juvenile polyp | Non malignant hamartomatous polyp, but is generally remove ddue to a risk of bleeding |
| Adenoma | Most common type of polyp found in the colon. In 30-50% of elderly people, and are potentially premalignant, however <1% of such polyps become malignant |
| Adenoma | Can be sessile or stalked. Cancer is seen more in sessile polyps |
| Divided into tubular, tubulovillous, and villous varities histologically | Adenoma |
| Most likely to become malignant of the adenomas | Villous |
| 2nd most likely adenoma to become malignant | Tubulovillous |
| Least likely adenoma type to become malignant | Tubular |
Combine with other sets
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