What is non-malignant sigmoid polyp?

A non-malignant sigmoid polyp is a growth of tissue that forms on the inner wall of the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of the large intestine. It is non-cancerous, meaning it is not cancerous and does not have the potential to become cancerous. Non-malignant sigmoid polyps are usually small, round or oval, and can vary in size from a few millimetres to several centimetres in diameter. They are often asymptomatic and found during routine screening tests such as colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. If a non-malignant sigmoid polyp is large or causing symptoms, it may need to be removed through surgical procedures like polypectomy, where the polyp is removed through a colonoscope during colonoscopy. Regular monitoring and removal of non-malignant sigmoid polyps can help prevent the development of colon cancer.