Colon Polyps (IMAGE) NIH/National Cancer Institute Caption Colon polyps are growths that can lead to colon cancer. They can be flat or have stalks as show. Credit Terese Winslow for the National Cancer Institute Usage Restrictions This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holderof this image, Terese Winslow (terese.winslow@mindspring.com) for permission requests. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.