Are rectal papillomas dangerous?

Question
Hello doctor,
The doctor asked me if rectal papillomatosis is dangerous? Can I take medicine or do I need surgery? Thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Nguyen Van Nghia - Department of General Surgery, Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Are rectal papillomas dangerous? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Rectal papilloma is the manifestation of excessive hyperplasia of the rectal surface, usually at the boundary between the rectum and anal canal and is benign, when the papilloma increases size may indicate bleeding or prolapse, papillomas usually do not require treatment, when symptoms such as pain, bleeding or prolapse of the anal canal are present, surgical removal and examination are required. diagnostic cytology.
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