juvenille polyps

I have Barretts Esophagus and Juvenille Polyps. I was wondering if the Juvenille Polyps will become cancerous eventually. I have an endoscopy every year and a colonoscopy every 2 years. The polyps are always removed and sent for pathology. I have looked for information on Juvenille Polyps and haven't found any.  Thank you

[sick rick]

Polyps do not always become cancerous, but...it is more likely that IF malignamcy is to be found, it will originate from the polyp.

SR

[nichole]

YOU dont say how old you are I have a 7 year old with Juvenille polyps he has them removed as they bleed. Go to the Alta Vista web site on Juvenille polyps very helpful.

[Barbinne]

We have Familial juvenile polyposis, which means several members of our family have juvenile polyps. In our case it is heriditary. I would suggest if you need more information contact Creighton Heridetary Cancer Dept. and Also the University of Iowa Hospital has a Dr. there that is doing research into juvenile polyps.