Pseudopolyps that arise in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Why Do I Need Management?
They indicate ongoing inflammation but are not pre-cancerous.
How Should I Prepare?
- Colonoscopy prep per IBD surveillance protocol.
What Happens During Management?
- Surveillance: Regular colonoscopy to monitor disease activity.
- Therapy: Optimize IBD medications (5-ASA, biologics) to reduce inflammation.
What Can I Expect Afterwards?
- Colonoscopy recovery as usual.
- Symptom monitoring and medical adjustments.
Risks & Possible Complications
- Active disease flare if not controlled
- Rare bleeding from large pseudopolyps
Follow-Up
- Colonoscopy every 1–3 years based on IBD extent and duration.

