Colon sessile serrated adenoma/polyp
Colon sessile serrated adenoma/polyp
Definition
A polyp that arises from the colon. It is characterized by the presence of serrated glands and the absence of generalized dysplasia. Some authors have suggested that it is a precursor lesion for some colonic adenocarcinomas with microsatellite instability.
Also known as colon sessile serrated adenoma, colon sessile serrated adenoma/polyp, colon sessile serrated polyp, colon SSA, colon SSA/P, colon SSP — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Large intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lower digestive tract | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |