Are there benign colon tumors?

When people hear the word "tumor", they are probably scared by this name. Many people associate tumors with cancer. In fact, tumors are also divided into benign and malignant. With the use of colonoscopy, more and more benign colon tumors are discovered. Let us learn about these benign colon tumors.

The stomach and intestines are where the human body digests food and are important organs for maintaining the body's metabolic function. However, in recent years, with the widespread use of colonoscopy, the detection rate of benign colon tumors has gradually increased. When it comes to benign colon tumors, I'm afraid some people still don't know what this disease is. Understanding the classification and symptoms of benign colon tumors can help detect the disease early and receive timely treatment.

Classification of benign colon tumors: Benign colon tumors, except polyps and adenomas, other benign colon tumors are less common, including colon lipoma, colon fibroma, colon myoma, colon adenomyoma, colon hemangioma and colon papilloma, etc. Among them, colon polyps and colon adenomas are the most common.

What are the symptoms of benign colon tumors?

Symptoms of colon adenoma include the following:

① Brittleness: Those that bleed easily when touched with a speculum or instrument during examination are mostly malignant flesh. The opposite is benign.

② Ulcers: Polyps generally do not have ulcers, but when they become malignant, ulcers may form. In particular, polyps with pedicles generally do not cause ulcers. Once ulcers occur, it indicates that they have malignant changes.

③ Activity: Solid, firm, sessile polyps are prone to malignant transformation, while pedunculated and active polyps are less likely to become malignant.

④ Appearance: lobed polyps are more likely to become malignant, while smooth and round ones are less likely to become malignant.

⑤ Base: Polyps with a large base and a small head are very likely to become malignant.

⑥ Type: Those with pedicles are mostly tubular adenomas, which have a relatively low rate of canceration.

⑦ Size: Polyps that enlarge or are larger are more likely to become malignant. Polyps that do not increase significantly are less likely to become malignant.