What Does My Colonoscopy Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 16 Nov 2017

Question: My husband just had his 2nd colonoscopy. His mother had stage 2 colon cancer at about 66. I only found out today that he had polyps last time and still has them. The doctor did not remove them, but today she did do a biopsy. I thought it was usual to remove polyps during this procedure He is 64

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes polyps are usually removed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query. I understand your concerns.

Polyps found at colonoscopy are usually removed and sent for biopsy. Probably last time the doctor thought they were absolutely benign so she didn't remove it. Since they are persisting or maybe slightly increased in size or number, biopsy was done this time.

Depending on the biopsy results, she would probably plan for removal at a later date. This is sometimes done in case of multiple polyps.

Hope this helps.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (16 hours later)

Is this not an outdated approach? It means more uncomfortable and expensive procedures for the patient. Should we get a second opinion if she says, "Wait and see." again. Also it's time for my exam and I don't want to use her. Am I overreacting?

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can get a second opinion

Detailed Answer:
I don't think you are overreacting. But without knowing all the details of the patient I can't comment whether it is an 'outdated' approach. You can surely get a second opinion where the doc can go through all details and give you an unbiased opinion.

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