Sessile polyps are flat growths that develop in the colon or intestines. There are several types of sessile polyps. These include sessile serrated adenomas, villous adenomas, tubular adenomas, and ...

Cervical polyps are noncancerous tumors that don’t cause symptoms and may not require treatment. Getting regular pelvic exams and Pap tests can help detect cervical polyps early. Cervical polyps are ...

A cervical polyp is a growth that develops on the cervix, which is the canal connecting the uterus to the vagina. Sperm must pass through this canal to fertilize an egg. Cervical polyps are tumors, ...

Bladder polyps are small, often cauliflower-like growths that protrude from the lining of the urinary bladder. Typically, polyps are groups of abnormal cells that appear along mucous membranes in the ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...