CT scan showing rectal Wall thicknening

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What does it mean by mild edematous distal rectal wall thicknening by 7mm. This is shown in CT scan report post polypectomy. I had a sessile polyp measuring 1.2cm. polyp was removed partially. Biopsy shows tubular adenoma with moderate displacia. Base is free. I need to know CT scan report. Does wall thicknening meant as colon cancer? What is significance of wall thicknening?

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Dr. Gaurav Mishra Laparoscopic Surgeon 18 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Mishra

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Colonoscopic biopsy of rectal thickening should be the next step . Edema can be because of the polypectomy. Continue a surveillance with your surgeon. Consider getting a Serum.CEA Test done

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