Which of the following polyps has the highest potential for malignant transformation into adenocarcinoma?
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Correct answer: Villous colonic adenoma
Adenomatous polyps are true neoplastic precursors. Among them, villous adenomas (finger-like projections) carry a much higher risk of malignancy compared to tubular or tubulovillous adenomas.
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