What is the colon? The colon or large intestine is an organ and a part of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a long hollow tube that starts at the small bowel and ends at the anal canal. The colon is divided into several sections, including the ascending (right) colon, transverse colon, descending (left) colon, and …
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What is a hyperplastic polyp? A hyperplastic polyp is a non-cancerous growth that can be found anywhere in the colon or rectum. It starts from glands on the inside surface of the colon and rectum. It is called a polyp because it usually sticks out from the surface of the tissue. Where are hyperplastic polyps …
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What is adenocarcinoma of the colon? Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of colon cancer that arises from cells on the inside of the colon. The colon is divided into five parts – cecum, ascending (right), transverse, descending (left), and sigmoid – and any part of the colon may be involved. Where does adenocarcinoma of …
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What is a tubular adenoma? A tubular adenoma (TA) is a noncancerous type of polyp that can develop anywhere in the colon and rectum. It develops from the cells that cover the inside surface of these tissues. If left untreated, all tubular adenomas are associated with an increased risk of developing a type of colon …
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What is a sessile serrated polyp? A sessile serrated polyp (SSP) is a non-cancerous growth in the colon. SSP is considered a precancerous condition because it can change into a type of colon cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. For this reason, all SSPs should be removed completely. Where are sessile serrated polyps normally found? SSPs …
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What is a villous adenoma? A villous adenoma is a noncancerous type of polyp that can develop anywhere in the colon and rectum. It develops from the cells that cover the inside surface of these tissues. If left untreated, all villous adenomas are associated with an increased risk of developing a type of colon cancer …
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What is a tubulovillous adenoma? A tubulovillous adenoma (TVA) is a noncancerous type of polyp that can develop anywhere in the colon and rectum. It develops from the cells that cover the inside surface of these tissues. If left untreated, all tubulovillous adenomas are associated with an increased risk of developing a type of colon …
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What is a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour in the colon? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of cancer made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells. The tumour can develop anywhere along the length of the colon and rectum although it is most commonly found in the rectum. Pathologists divide well differentiated NETs of the …
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