Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD An adenomatous polyp, also known as an adenoma, is an abnormal growth of cells that forms on the colon's lining. These polyps are common, comprising around 70% of ...

For instance, a study on CT colonography found that colonic lipomas are the second most common colonic lesions after polyps ... colon and can vary in size and morphology, with some being ...

Figure 5. Typical appearance of a sessile serrated adenoma/polyp in the ascending colon. Arrows indicate the indistinct upper edge of this flat, pale lesion. 1 Division of Gastroenterology and ...