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). But some polyps can become cancerous over
time.
By
Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology
Last Revised
August 3, 2010
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Last Updated:
August 03, 2010
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