Qual seria seu procedimento para tratar este pólipo?

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A scary looking polyp

August 06, 2015 | Bjorn Rembacken

These four photographs show a polyp that was found in the high rectum of an elderly patient.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO NEXT?

a)     Take a full set of samples and wait for histology findings

b)     Take samples and request an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

c)     Take samples and request staging X-rays

d)     Resect the polyp endoscopically

e)     Refer the polyp for transanal resection

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Aida Jawhari, August 10, 2015 22:16

There are 2 polyps. The larger distal polyp has type IV pits. It is likely to be an invasive lesion. I would take biopsies and arrange staging investigations.