I had a 5 mm polyp show up on my ultrasound 23 months ago and I'm not sure what to do next does it need surgery or can it go away on its own

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A 5mm polyp found on ultrasound 23 months ago likely requires further evaluation, not necessarily surgery immediately. Whether it requires surgery or not depends on the type and location of the polyp, as well as the individual's overall health and risk factors

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