What are abnormal results of an endoscopy?

Answer 1

cancerous or benign masses or lesions. Abnormal findings include tumors or cysts, infections (such as pelvic inflammatory disease), cirrhosis, endometriosis, fibroid tumors, or an accumulation of fluid

Answer 2

Abnormal results would imply that polyps or other suspicious-looking masses were detected in the lining of the intestine. Polyps can be removed during the procedure and tissue samples can be biopsied.

Answer 3

In a diagnostic sigmoidoscopy, an abnormal result shows signs of active inflammatory bowel disease, either a thickening of the intestinal lining consistent with ulcerative colitis, or ulcerations or fissures consistent with Crohn's disease.

Answer 4

Abnormal results indicate polyps or other suspicious masses in the lining of the intestine.

Answer 5

Polyps, growths, infections, or structural defects of the nasal passages are considered abnormal.