Adenoma of the colon is a common benign colon tumor, which can be cured basically.
Colon adenoma or colorectal adenoma is a common benign colon tumor and one of the precancerous lesions of colon cancer. If adenoma cells show obvious pleomorphism and interstitial infiltration, it is called severe atypical hyperplasia or carcinoma.
Once found, colonic adenomas should be removed in principle. Smaller colonic adenomas can be removed endoscopically, while slightly larger polyps can be removed endoscopically, or endoscopically by electrocautery, or endoscopic mucosal resection. If the tumor is large and has a wide base, endoscopic removal is difficult or bleeding is perforated, surgical excision can be performed. Regardless of which treatment is used, regular review is required. The current recommendation is that a colonoscopy is required one year after adenoma removal.
Multiple colonic adenomas need to be combined with a family history or genetic testing to rule out polyposis such as familial colonic polyposis, which requires a more aggressive treatment regimen to avoid polyp carcinogenesis.
Most patients with colonic adenoma can obtain good treatment results. Patients should not put too much psychological pressure on themselves and face this type of disease with the right mindset for active treatment.