Sessile Polyp (Noun)
Meaning
A relatively flat polyp.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sessile polyp has a relatively flat, disc-like or oval base making it hard to distinguish from the surrounding soft tissues.
- A sessile polyp generally projects slightly above the mucosal surface and does not have a distinct stalk.
- Sessile polyps are typically difficult to identify by eye during non-invasive techniques due to their flat nature.
- The sessile polyps found in the patient required further examination with an invasive procedure for a correct diagnosis.
- It is often hard to distinguish between a non-neoplastic sessile polyp and a true neoplastic lesion, making further diagnosis crucial.