A polyp is a small growth of excess tissue that often grows on a stem or stalk.
Polyps can grow on the inner surface of the nose or throat or in organs such as the large intestine (colon) or uterus. Most polyps are benign (not cancerous). However, some polyps can become cancerous over time.
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 09/01/2006
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