The cause of colonic tubular adenoma, i.e. colonic tubular adenomatous polyp, is unclear and may be related to gastrointestinal irritation, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and heredity. If left untreated, colonic tubular adenomas may become cancerous as they increase in size.
Colonic tubular adenomas are polyps that grow on the mucosal epithelium throughout the colon. Colonic tubular adenomas can increase the chances of developing colon cancer. Tubular adenomas are generally benign colon polyps, but as they increase in size, they may become cancerous and require prompt treatment. Some reports show that colonic tubular adenomatous polyps with a diameter of more than 2 centimeters have a 50% chance of malignant transformation.
For early small colonic tubular adenomas can be resected under enteroscopy, and larger ones can be treated with endoscopic submucosal dissection, or surgically. It is recommended that the patient actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, and regular review.