 |
NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Friday, February 10, 2012
|
|
|
NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Friday, February 10, 2012
|
| Home | HealthTopics | Health Centers | Reference Library | Research |
 Join us on Facebook
|
Share on Facebook | Tweet |
|
Colorectal Diseases |
What is a colon nodule?07/27/2009 |
During a colonoscopy today the gastroenterologist found a nodule, which he biopsied and sent to pathology. I asked if a nodule was a polyp (which I`ve had on a previous colonoscopy) and was told hat it was not the same thing. Can you tell me what a nodule is?
A "nodule" on colonoscopy usually describes something smooth that appears to lie just under the lining of the colon. A polyp, on the other hand, arises from the lining of the colon and is bumpy of adenomatous in its appearance.
|
Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD Professor of Surgery Chief of Colorectal Surgery Division Division of Colorectal Surgery Department of Surgery College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
|
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) 
|