Adenocarcinoma can sometimes develop within a colon or rectal polyp. A polyp is a growth that projects from the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Most polyps are benign (non-cancerous), but some types have the potential to develop into cancer over time. When a cancer starts in a polyp and invades deeper layers of …
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Medullary carcinoma is a rare type of colon cancer. It is considered a subtype of adenocarcinoma. Compared to other types of colon cancer, medullary carcinoma is associated with a good prognosis. Despite their similar names, medullary carcinoma of the colon is not related to medullary carcinoma of the thyroid gland. This article will help you …
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What is colon cancer? Colon cancer is a general term used to describe a group of malignant (cancerous) tumours that develop from cells normally found in the colon. A malignant tumour is made up of abnormal cells that have the ability to invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body. The most …
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What is mucinous adenocarcinoma of the colon? Mucinous adenocarcinoma is a type of colon cancer. In order to make this diagnosis, at least 50% of the tumour must be made up of extracellular mucin. Mucinous adenocarcinoma accounts for approximately 10 to 20% of all colon cancers in adults. Compared to other types of colon cancer, …
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Adenocarcinoma (“invasive adenocarcinoma”) is the most common type of colon cancer. It starts in the glandular cells that line the inside of the colon. As the tumour grows, it can invade deeper layers of the colon wall and spread to other parts of the body. The term “invasive” means that the cancer has moved beyond …
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What is poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma? Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma is a type of colon cancer. It starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells normally found in the colon. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma can develop anywhere along the length of the colon from the cecum to the rectum. It is an aggressive type of cancer that often …
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