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2006-10-11 14:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
A uterine polyp is a rather common growth within the uterine cavity.
2006-10-11 17:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by nalaredneb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A polyp is a growth and of course uterine refers to the uterus, therefore a uterine polyp is a small growth on the uterus. Polyps occur everywhere on the body and while most are benign, others can become malignant. With a uterine polyp, the normal method is to biopsy it (take a small sample) to determine whether it is benign or malignant and if it is non-malignant, we may use laser to remove it. If it is malignant, we may need to do surgery to remove the affected tissue and use follow-up therapy. Most uterine polyps are benign. However this is a good case for the use of Pap's smears...a simple test to eliminate or reduce the risk of cancer. If a Pap's smear is negative, then the polyp is benign but should still be removed. I am a physician.
2006-10-11 15:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a small growth inside the uterus. It is usually non-cancerous. I think Webmd said 99% of the time. Although they should be tested, it is usually nothing to worry about.
2006-10-11 15:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.webmd.com
2006-10-11 14:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by yakimablueyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋