Polyps WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Polyps
A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue (tumor) projecting from a mucous membrane. They are typically found in the colon, stomach, nose, urinary bladder and uterus but can elsewhere in the body where mucous membranes exist like the cervix and small intestine.
Fast Facts:
- Colon polyps are uncommonly associated with symptoms.
- Uterine polyps occur in 10% of women.
- Can be either a benign or malignant tumor.
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Latest Headlines on Polyps
What is Polyps?
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Definition of Polyp
- National Cancer Institute: Definition of Polyp
- Answers.com: Polyps
What Are The Symptoms of Polyps?
- WebMD: Symptoms of Colon Polyps | Symptoms of Cervical Polyps
- Mayo Clinic: Symptoms of Nasal Polyps
- HealthScout: Symptoms of Intestinal Polyps
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Symptoms of Nasal Polyps
What Are The Causes and Complications of Polyps?
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Complications of Nasal Polyps
- Mayo Clinic: Causes of Colon Polyps
- Answers.com: Causes of Rectal Polyps
- Drugs.com: Causes of Cervical Polyps
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Polyps?
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment of Uterine Polyps | Treatment of Colon Polyps
- eMedicine: Treatment of Nasal Polyps
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Polyps?
- Merck Manual: Colorectal Polyps
- Your Total Health: Gallbladder Polyps
- Health A to Z: Intestinal Polyps
- Mayo Clinic (via CNN): Uterine Polyps
How Do You Prevent Polyps?
- Time Magazine: Preventing Polyps
- Chicago Chronicle: Study Shows aspirin can Help Prevent Polyps in Colorectal Cancer Patients
- WebMD: Calcium Supplements May Help Prevent Polyps
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Polyps
- Netter Medical Images: Photos of Polyps
- Cancer Compass: Question About Colon Polyps
- SoulCysters: Discussion on Polyps
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Polyps
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Polyps
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Polyps
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Polyps
Clinical Trials on Polyps
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Polyps
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Polyps
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Jun. 16, 2008
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
