Assertion: polyp | /r/HasProperty | malignant
Facets:
value: usually
type: DEGREE
value: at the time of polypectomy
type: TEMPORAL
value: prior to definitive surgery
type: TEMPORAL
value: as a secondary procedure
type: MANNER
value: on sight
type: LOCATION
value: by performing a biopsy
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Larger polyps may already be malignant or could become malignant in the future.
text: Although normally not cancerous, a polyp in the ear can be considered malignant when referencing polyps arising from a bone infection, due to their aggressive speed of growth and hazardous nature.
text: After they are removed, the polyps are examined to determine if they are malignant or benign.
text: When polyps are malignant, it may be necessary to remove a portion of the rectum or colon to completely remove cancerous tissue.
text: A doctor can determine whether a polyp is malignant or benign by performing a biopsy (sending a tissue sample for examination by a pathologist).
text: The polyps will be sent to the laboratory for a biopsy to identify if they are benign or malignant .
text: What are the chances these polyps are malignant?
text: If benign polyps cause you pain, or if your doctor discovers your polyps are malignant, surgery can be performed to remove these growths.
text: Medical professionals are unable to determine whether any polyp is benign or malignant on sight.
text: Treatment involves careful monitoring, as polyps can sometimes be malignant and lead to cancer or problems with fertility.
text: After they are removed, the polyps are examinedto determine if they are malignant or benign.
text: When polyps are malignant, itmay be necessary to remove a portion of the rectum or colon to completely remove cancerous tissue.
text: The polyps are usually non-malignant but occasionally become malignant.
text: They are then tested to see if they are malignant or not.
text: While not all adenomatous polyps will become cancerous, most polyps that are found to be malignant are of the adenomatous type.
text: In addition, most polyps that are malignant or cancerous are found to be in the adenomatous category.
text: This should also be done if there is a high index of suspicion that a polyp may be malignant at the time of polypectomy, or as a secondary procedure after this has been confirmed histologically, prior to definitive surgery if this is indicated.
text: Additional tests may include ear swabs to test for infection, or biopsy of the polyp to determine if it is malignant