Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Sessile polyps develop on the mucosa, the tissue that lines the colon and other organs. They are flat and round and mostly harmless, but some can become cancerous. Polyps can be peduncled or sessile.

Nasal polyps are noncancerous soft tissue growths that form in your nasal passages and sinuses. They’re often a result of inflammation from sinusitis, allergens, or other issues. Experts don’t know ...

While nasal polyps often return after surgical removal, knowing your options can help keep symptoms at bay. Nasal polyps are noncancerous (benign) growths that develop in the nose. They are seen in ...

In simple terms, nasal polyps are unhealthy sinus tissue growths inside the nose, says Jean Kim, MD, PhD, an associate professor of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. “By ...

Nasal steroid sprays. Biologics. Surgery. These are some of the treatments your doctor may have recommended to manage your nasal polyps. The first-line treatment is medication management, typically ...