Stomach Intestinal Cancer Symptoms
Intestinal polyps are small, mushroom-like abnormalities of the intestine that may have a stalk or be flat with a stalk. They can vary from under 2 millimeters (less than 1/10 of an inch) to over 2 inches in diameter.
Certain sporadic (not inherited) intestinal polyps are a risk factor for
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Intestinal obstruction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Stomach Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Pancreatic Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Colorectal Cancer
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