Associated Conditions of Colorectal Polyps
| About associated conditions: Associated conditions are those which appear statistically related, but do not have a clear cause or effect relationship. Whereas the complications are caused by Colorectal Polyps, and underlying causes may be causes of Colorectal Polyps, the following list shows associated conditions that simply appear with higher frequency in people who have Colorectal Polyps. In some cases, there may be overlap between this list and risk factors for Colorectal Polyps. People with Colorectal Polyps may be more likely to get a condition on the list of associated conditions, or the reverse may be true, or both. Whether they are causes of, caused by, or simply coincidentally related to Colorectal Polyps is not always clear. For general information, see Associated Condition Misdiagnosis. |
Associated conditions list: The list of conditions mentioned by various sources as associated with Colorectal Polyps includes:
- Colorectal cancer - certain polyps increase the risk of cancer.
Colorectal Polyps as a risk factor: Another type of associated condition is one for which Colorectal Polyps is itself a risk factor. The conditions for which Colorectal Polyps is listed as a risk factor includes:
Last revision: April 3, 2003
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