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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Question: I had a recent colonoscopy and they found a hyperplastic polyp with marked cautery artifact, measured 0.1 cm. How likely is this to indicate some colon cancer? I've looked at some articles and it is unclear.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Isolated small polyp is unlikely to be significant and indicate underlying malignancy. Many individuals do have such polyp in higher age. As the size is less there is no need for concern.
As the polyp was small and cautery( probe with monopoly current used) was used resulting in burn of polyp it would be still more difficult to comment on exact pathology.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you


Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (19 minutes later)
Thank you. I appreciate your assessment. What is your recommendation for frequency of future colonoscopies?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No further surveillance needed

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

If the previous colonoscopy revealed no other abnormality and there is no positive family history for colon cancer, then no further surveillance is needed.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Take Care

Regards
Shobha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 minutes later)
Thank you very much. I appreciate your input and timely response!
Ron
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

Take care

Be in touch

Regards
Shobha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: There is no cause for concern Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX Isolated small polyp is unlikely to be significant and indicate underlying malignancy. Many individuals do have such polyp in higher age. As the size is less there is no need for concern. As the polyp was small and cautery( probe with monopoly current used) was used resulting in burn of polyp it would be still more difficult to comment on exact pathology. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD