Serrated polyps are a class of colon polyps that your healthcare provider might discover during a colonoscopy. They’re common, and most are harmless, but some can be precancerous.

Serrated polyps (serrated adenomas) have a saw-tooth appearance when seen under a microscope. There are 2 types, which look a little different: These types of polyps are not cancer, but they are pre …

Serrated polyps are named for their unique saw-toothed or zigzagged appearance under a microscope. This distinct pattern differentiates them from adenomatous polyps, previously recognized as the …

I predict that when high-definition colonoscopy is studied for the detection of serrated polyps, it will be shown to improve detection because these polyps are more subtle than conventional adenomas, and …

Jul 20, 2025 · Sessile serrated polyps form when cells in the lining of the colon or rectum begin to grow abnormally due to mutations (changes) in their DNA. These changes are part of a process called the …

These types of polyps are not cancer, but are precancerous and therefore, you have some increased risk of subsequently developing cancer of the colon. However, most patients with these polyps never …

Apr 7, 2025 · In this edition of Top Tips, this study highlights the clinical significance of serrated polyps, focusing on optimal recognition, removal, and appropriate follow-up strategies.

A type of polyp (abnormal growth) that usually forms on the inner lining of the colon or rectum but can also form in the appendix. Serrated polyps have a saw-tooth appearance when looked at under a …

May 23, 2025 · Serrated polyps can progress to colorectal cancer (CRC), through a pathway that is distinct from the conventional adenoma-carcinoma sequence. This pathway includes hyperplastic …

Apr 1, 2025 · In this month’s Top Tips, Dr Evelien Dekker from the Amsterdam University Medical Center provides an expert’s perspective on best practices for detection, management, and …