These last years, the polyps of two points became a popular discussion in the scientific world. A polyp is a structure that occurs when an area of the intestine starts to grow, forming a little pouch. These growths are benign growth, and the little out-pouches will contain layers of the intestine.

The average diameter of a polyp is approximately two to four millimeters in width. Even though they are benign, in some conditions the appearance of a polyp within the intestine can eventually lead to cancer. In order for a polyp to transform into colon cancer, it will depend on the type of cells contained within the polyp, and which were the original lining of the intestine.
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