Vulvar polyps

Polyps are growths that grow on the surface of human mucous membranes. They are formed by abnormal proliferation of some tissues and can grow in any part of the human body. Vaginal polyps are also caused by abnormal tissue proliferation and must be treated as early as possible, otherwise they will easily cause mutations in the later stages. There are examples in medical history of vaginal polyps eventually turning into cancer! Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the relevant knowledge about polyps.

Polyp Overview

Polyp refers to the growths on the surface of human tissue. Modern medicine usually refers to the growths growing on the surface of human mucosa as polyps, including hyperplastic, inflammatory, hamartomas, adenomas and other tumors. Polyps are a type of benign tumor. The most common clinical manifestations are inflammatory polyps, adenomatous polyps and certain gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes. Although these lesions are benign, some of them have a tendency to become malignant. Cysts that grow under the skin, lipomas in adipose tissue, myomas in muscles, etc. can also cause bulges on the body surface, but they are not classified as polyps.

Causes

The cause of the disease has not yet been determined, but it may be related to chronic stimulation and genetic factors:

Chronic irritation

Including dietary stimulation, mechanical stimulation and inflammatory stimulation. Special stimulation caused by changes in eating habits and changes in the nature of stool; or stimulation caused by intestinal diseases such as dysentery, ulcerative colitis, schistosomiasis, pinworm disease, as well as chronic constipation, dry stool, etc., can all stimulate the rectal mucosa and cause the disease.

Gene mutation and genetic factors

It is generally believed that the formation of polyps is closely related to gene mutation and genetic factors. Current research shows that mutated genes can be inherited from parents to their offspring.

Treatment principles

Endoscopic (gastroscopy, colonoscopy) resection of polyps is a very effective measure to prevent them from becoming cancerous. Currently, the methods for endoscopic treatment of polyps include: high-frequency electrocoagulation and electroresection, high-frequency electrocautery, laser therapy, microwave therapy, cryotherapy, etc.