Are rectal polyps dangerous?

Question
Hello doctor,
Today, I went to the doctor and discovered that I have a benign 0.3 cm polyp in the rectum. The doctor reminded me to re-examine 6 months later, if the polyp is bigger, I will remove it. Doctor let me ask, is rectal polyp dangerous?
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Answer
Answered by Doctor Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Are rectal polyps dangerous?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Rectal polyps are defined as tumors that protrude into the lumen of the rectum, they are formed. due to excessive proliferation of the rectal mucosa. This is an enlargement of the glandular epithelium around a vascular axis in the rectum. The polyp 0.3 cm in the rectum is a small polyp, when the doctor advises that it is benign, it is not necessary to cut it, it is likely to be a hyperplastic polyp. Hyperplastic polyps are usually small in size, common in the terminal colon: rectum and sigmoid colon and rarely become malignant. In addition, the polyp in your case does not affect the body and does not require intervention. You don't need to worry in this case.
If you still have questions about rectal polyps, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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