Which statement is true of rectal polyps?
a. They can be either benign or malignant. c. They rarely occur in the U.S. population.
b. They are always attached to stalks. d. They are always accompanied by rectal bleeding.
A
Rectal polyps occasionally can be palpated, but they are most often diagnosed by proctoscopy. Rectal polyps are found frequently in the general population of the United States. A biopsy is required to determine if they are benign or malignant. Some rectal polyps attach to stalks (pedunculated); others adhere to the rectal mucosal wall (sessile). They may be accompanied by rectal bleeding, but not always.
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