Colonic Polyps: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following types of colon polyps have the highest malignancy potential?
A. Tubular adenoma
B. Serrated polyps
C. Hyperplastic polyps
D. Villous adenoma
E. Hamartomatous polyps
Answer and topic summary
The answer is D. Villous adenoma
Colon polyps are defined by overgrowths of the colonic mucosa. Risk factors include a diet high in red meat/fat, obesity, alcoholism, cigarette smoking, and genetics. There are different classifications: adenomatous (MC), inflammatory, serrated, hamartomatous, and hyperplastic. Adenomatous polyps can be further divided into tubular adenoma, tubulovillous adenoma, and villous adenoma (highest malignancy potential). Diagnosis is made via colonoscopy with biopsy.
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