A Simple Guide to Different Types of Polyps, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions

This book describes Different Types of Polyps, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

A polyp is a benign vascular growth of tissue protruding from a mucous membrane or skin.

There are 2 main types of polyps:

1. Pendulated polyp:

Most of the time the pendulated polyp is attached to the surface by a narrow elongated stalk.

2. Sessile polyp:

If there is no stalk present, it is said to be sessile.

Polyps are abnormal tissue growths that most often appear as small, flat bumps or tiny mushroom-li...