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Polyp: Introduction

Polyp: An growth or protrusion that extends from a mucous membrane. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Polyp is available below.

Symptoms of Polyp

• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Pain
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Polyp: Complications

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Disease Topics Related To Polyp

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• Nasal polyp
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• Peutz Jegher's syndrome
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Medical Textbooks Online about Polyp

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Polyp?

• Misdiagnosis of Polyp
• Hidden causes of Polyp (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Polyp

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News Archives for Polyp

Medical news articles related to Polyp include:

• Non-Polyp Colon Lesions Hard to Detect
• Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Videos for Polyp

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Reseach about Polyp

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Clinical Trials for Polyp

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Polyp include:

• Calcium, Vitamin D, and Colon Cancer Risk Biomarkers - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Calcium (as calcium carbonate),Vitamin D,Calcium and Vitamin D in combination,Placebo
• Investigation of the Association Between Nasal Polyposis and Extraesophageal Reflux Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - lansoprazole
• Calcium/Vitamin D, Biomarkers,& Colon Polyp Prevention - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Calcium and/or Vitamin D
• Chemoprevention With Folic Acid - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Folic Acid
• Study of AQUAVAN Injection (AQUAVAN; Fospropofol Disodium) for Sedation During Colonoscopy - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection,Midazolam HCl
• more trials...»

See full list of 42 Clinical Trials for Polyp

Types of Polyp

• Colon polyp
• Colorectal Polyps
• Rectal polyp
• Cervical polyp
• Nasal polyp
• more types...»

See full list of 9 Types of Polyp

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Definitions of Polyp:

A small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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