title: Colon polyps.
abstract: Colonic polyps commonly occur in all age groups and are of varied significance depending on the type of polyp and the symptoms manifested. There is some debate in the medical literature regarding the appropriate clinical management of polyps and the follow-up of patients after polypectomy. This discussion addresses the significance of colon polyps, including their etiology, histology, complications, detection, and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-3500.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Varma
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Mills
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology