What is Villous adenoma?

colonic polyps with the potential for malignant transformation. They characteristically secrete large amounts of mucous, potentially resulting in electrolyte disturbances.

What are the main clinical features of Villous adenoma?

The vast majority are asymptomatic. Possible features:

• non-specific lower gastrointestinal symptoms
• secretory diarrhoea may occur
• microcytic anaemia
• hypokalaemia