We obtained 24,584 pathology reports from colonoscopies performed at the University of Utah’s Gastroenterology Clinic. Two investigators annotated 350 reports to determine inter-rater agreement, ...
A hyperplastic polyp is a growth that can develop in the colon or stomach. They do not always cause symptoms, but some people may experience rectal bleeding. Rarely, the polyps may be precancerous.
Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...