k Rectal polyp surface, SEM Rectal polyp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph SEM of the surface of a rectal polyp. The rectum is the end portion of the intestines. Polyps are small benign noncancerous growths that arise from the mucous lining of the intestines. The surface of the polyp, the mucosa, consists of epithelial cells. The cause of most polyps is not known, although a diet high in animal fat and red meat and low in fibre, may be a risk factor. Some polyps are caused by diseases, such as familial polyposis or irritable bowel syndrome. Polyps should be surgically removed as they may become malignant cancerous. Magnification x1500 when printed 10 centimetres wide. Stock Photo - Afloimages
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Rectal polyp surface, SEM Rectal polyp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph SEM of the surface of a rectal polyp. The rectum is the end portion of the intestines. Polyps are small benign non cancerous growths that arise from the mucous lining of the intestines. The surface of the polyp, the mucosa, consists of epithelial cells. The cause of most polyps is not known, although a diet high in animal fat and red meat and low in fibre, may be a risk factor. Some polyps are caused by diseases, such as familial polyposis or irritable bowel syndrome. Polyps should be surgically removed as they may become malignant cancerous . Magnification: x1500 when printed 10 centimetres wide.
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Rectal polyp surface, SEM

Rectal polyp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a rectal polyp. The rectum is the end portion of the intestines. Polyps are small benign (non-cancerous) growths that arise from the mucous lining of the intestines. The surface of the polyp, the mucosa, consists of epithelial cells. The cause of most polyps is not known, although a diet high in animal fat and red meat and low in fibre, may be a risk factor. Some polyps are caused by diseases, such as familial polyposis or irritable bowel syndrome. Polyps should be surgically removed as they may become malignant (cancerous). Magnification: x1500 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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